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The Great Jewish Experience in Five Days

Program Number: 20372RJ
Start and End Dates:
7/11/2013 - 7/16/2013; 10/3/2013 - 10/8/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Burlingame, California
Price starting at: $899.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Jewish Studies
Meals: 0; 0 Breakfasts, 0 Lunches, 0 Dinners    

Immerse yourself in five topics that are entertaining, thought-provoking, historical and contemporary from the Jewish perspective. Go in-depth on the Middle East, and appreciate the Jewish contribution to the arts — from musicals to comedy to television to the classics. Experience historic Congregation Emanu-El and the Contemporary Jewish Museum.




Highlights

• “Travel” to the Middle East as we examine Israel, the Palestinians and the U.S. against the backdrop of the call for democracy in the Arab world.
• Experience a field trip to San Francisco to the Holocaust Memorial by sculptor George Segal, followed by visits to historic Congregation Emanu-El and the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
• Cap your week with live entertainment on closing night.



Activity Particulars

Minimal walking and standing on field trip.




Date Specific Information

7-11-2013

“History of the Arab/Israeli Conflict.” “Jews ‘n’ Jazz, Dynamic Jewish Directors.” “History of Jewish Humor.” “Legendary Jewish Composers.”
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10-3-2013

"Jerusalem: History, Religion and Politics." "The Classics from Rossi to Bernstein." "Jews and the Building of America 1860-1940." "Jewish Contribution to Golden Age of Television." "With a Song in His Heart: Richard Rodgers."
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Burlingame

A bustling suburb set between San Francisco Bay and the foothills of the Pacific Coast Range, Burlingame affords great views of San Francisco to the north from the walking paths along the bay.
Accommodations
Hotel overlooking San Francisco Bay. Indoor pool, gym, walking path, free airport shuttle and trolley to charming downtown Burlingame.
Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Program registration is from 3:30-4:30PM. Orientation begins at 4:30PM followed by dinner at 5:30PM. Introductions are after dinner.
  End of Program:
1:00PM after lunch on closing day. Please arrange your travel plans so you can join us for the final class on closing day.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Please note on your Personal Information Form if you are traveling with someone you would like to be housed next to. Photo ID
  Parking availability:
Complimentary
Transportation
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Travel Details
 

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

 

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Hotel Shuttle
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
phone: 650-340-8500

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Complimentary
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

Fifteen minutes 
 

Distance:

 

Five miles
   

The hotel shuttle runs every 20 minutes. Exit SFO on Departure level and cross intersection to wait for shuttle to come by within 20 minutes. Look for black shuttle which reads, HILTON SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT BAYFRONT/EMBASSY SUITES.
 
Driving Directions
  From Highway 101 north of Burlingame Take Highway 101 south. Take the Broadway exit, EXIT 419B. Keep left to take the ramp toward Airport Blvd/Old Bayshore Hwy. Keep right to turn right on Rollins Rd. Make sharp right on Broadway and go over the freeway. Turn right onto Old Bayshore Hwy/Bayshore Hwy. Turn left onto Airport Blvd. Go through intersection of Airport and Anza Blvds. Hilton Hotel is on the left at 600 Airport Blvd.
  From Highway 101 south of Burlingame Take Highway 101 north. Take the Peninsula Ave exit, EXIT 417B. Turn left onto Airport Blvd. Turn slightly right to stay on Airport Blvd. Hilton Hotel is on the right at 600 Airport Blvd.
  From Interstate 5 north of Sacramento Travel I-5 south to I-505. Travel I-505 south to I-80 west. Cross Bay Bridge ($6 toll). I-80 becomes Highway 101 south. Take Highway 101 south. Take the Broadway exit, EXIT 419B. Keep left to take the ramp toward Airport Blvd/Old Bayshore Hwy. Keep right to turn right on Rollins Rd. Make sharp right on Broadway and go over the freeway. Turn right onto Old Bayshore Hwy/Bayshore Hwy. Turn left onto Airport Blvd. Go through intersection of Airport and Anza Blvds. Hilton Hotel is on the left at 600 Airport Blvd.
  From Interstate 5 north of San Diego Travel I-5 north to I-580 west. Take I-580 to I-238 north. Take I-238 to I-880 south. Take I-880 to the San Mateo Bridge. Cross bridge ($5 toll). Take Highway 101 south. Take the Broadway exit, EXIT 419B. Keep left to take the ramp toward Airport Blvd/Old Bayshore Hwy. Keep right to turn right on Rollins Rd. Make sharp right on Broadway and go over the freeway. Turn right onto Old Bayshore Hwy/Bayshore Hwy. Turn left onto Airport Blvd. Go through intersection of Airport and Anza Blvds. Hilton Hotel is on the left at 600 Airport Blvd.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suggested Reading List


Jews on Broadway: An Historical Survey of Performers, Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists and Producers


Author: Stewart F. Lane


Description: From Fanny Brice, Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern to Barbra Streisand, Alan Menken and Tony Kushner, Jewish performers, composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers and producers have made an indelible mark on Broadway for more than a century.



Jazz Jews


Author: Mike Gerber


American Jewish Filmmakers


Author: David Desser and Lester D. Friedman


Description: The book demonstrates how the Jewish experience gives rise to an intimately linked series of issues in the films of significant Jewish directors.



Jewish Humor: What the Best Jewish Jokes Say About the Jews


Author: Joseph Telushkin


Description: Here are more than 100 of the best Jewish jokes you'll ever hear, interspersed with perceptive and persuasive insight into what they can tell us about how Jews see themselves, their families, and their friends, and what they think about money, sex, and success.





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