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Mission To Montreuil (and Strasbourg)


Coming your way in 2002...

International ORT Mission

APRIL IN PARIS

April 21-28, 2002

Ethel Feigon, Honorary Chair
Françoise Rothstein, Co-Chair
Shelley Fagel, Co-Chair


Explore Jewish heritage sites in Paris and immerse yourself in French culture

Travel to historic Strasbourg

Shop, dine and explore on optional sightseeing jaunts

Meet ORT France students and teachers

Share your mission experiences with ORTists from around the world


ITINERARY

Sunday, April 21 - Overnight flight from U.S. to France

Monday, April 22 - Arrive in Paris
Greetings and transfer to Hotel Rochester Champs Elysee for six nights. Welcome dinner with World ORT Mission participants.

Tuesday, April 23 - A Day at ORT Montreuil
Breakfast at hotel. An insider’s look at ORT Montreuil. Meet face- to-face with educators and students, tour school facilities and participate in memorable mezuzah and room dedication ceremonies. Participate in a special dedication ceremony by Ethel Feigon and family at the ORT Montreuil Language Laboratory. Enjoy a luncheon hosted by ORT France leadership and a late afternoon reception hosted by ORT France. Evening dinner and show.

Wednesday, April 24 - A Day in Historic Strasbourg
Breakfast at hotel. Short flight to Strasbourg for morning visit to historic ORT Strasbourg, housed in a former Gestapo Headquarters. Enjoy a visit with students and staff, and attend a special briefing with the school principal. Following lunch, afternoon guided tour of picturesque Strasbourg, return flight to Paris, and a late supper.

Thursday, April 25 - Tour Jewish Sites of Paris
Breakfast briefing by the Israeli Ambassador (to be confirmed). Full-day guided tour of Paris, including Jewish heritage sites. Lunch at French Jewish café. Enjoy dinner and conversation with local Jewish Community.

Friday, April 26 - Visit to ORT Villiers-le-Bel
Enjoy half-day visit and tour of ORT Villiers-le-Bel, with special presentation by Guy Seniak, Director General of ORT France and performances by ORT students. Discover the school's special programs and meet with the dedicated staff. Lunch.

Saturday, April 27
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy Paris on own - optional tours are available.

Sunday, April 28
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning on own. Transfer to airport and return flight to the United States.


Pricing: The total cost includes six nights accommodation in a four-star hotel, local transportation, round-trip transportation to Strasbourg, meals as indicated, tours as indicated, tickets to show, and security.

Minimum Contribution: $1,000 for 2001/2002 per person or couple.

Single Occupancy: $2,250 per person
Double Occupancy: $1,825 per person

Reservations: To reserve your place on this exciting mission, please complete the “April in Paris” Reservation Form, and mail to Jan Kovacs, Women’s American ORT, 250 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003, or fax to 212.674.3057. We cannot guarantee reservations for those who respond after 1/31/02.

Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice.


When asked what has encouraged them to increase their involvement with Women's American ORT, the oft-repeated response given by our members and supporters is, "visiting the schools and actually meeting the students." Women's American ORT schedules a number of inspirational and exciting Missions to numerous locations to see our programs and students in action.



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