- Sixteen years of educational and logistical experience in Eastern Europe.
- 7000 students who have attended Heritage since the program's inception and have offered their creative ideas in refining the seminar.
- Glatt Mehadrin food under the supervision of Rabbi Landau of Bnei Brak.
- Three meals daily.
- Esteemed Rabbis and Noted Historians.
- A veteran Mechanchim staff specially trained by Heritage.
- Accreditation by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for University/ Nativ students.
- Small focused Study Travel groups.
- Brov Am Commemorations and Ceremonies at Lezajsk, Mezibosh, Uman and on Shabbat
- Itineraries that include both Heritage and Holocaust perspectives.
- Intense programs in Galicia.
- Resident Medical team from the Jerusalem Medical Center.
- Israeli VIP Personnel Protection Security personnel.
- Deluxe buses with Bathroom and Video.
- Accompanying Holocaust Witnesses.
- Orientation Programs prior to Departure.
- Medical Insurance (on programs originating from Israel ONLY)
- Established hotel lodgings in Warsaw, Lublin and Cracow.
- All Entrance fees.
- All Gratuities.
- Shabbat in Cracow.
- Evening Evaluation Programs.
- A Technical Staff that facilitates so that you can focus on the seminar.
- "Discovery" Sites that do not appear on standard itineraries.
- The chance to share this unique experience with your friends.
General Information
What's included in HERITAGE?
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The past record and experience of the programs under consideration.
Heritage has successfully coordinated seminars for 16 years, serving the needs of over 7000 students. We organize programs for students from 35 schools and universities. Heritage field experience has afforded students entry to sites not listed on other itineraries and has opened doors that are traditionally "closed"- re: Bobov, Leshko, Ryminov, Pinchow and the Cracow Temple on Shabbat.
What are the flight arrangements for program leaving from Israel?
Israel Air Carriers to Poland. We will not compromise on any safety or welfare issue, regardless of cost.
Is there ISRAELI Security accompanying the program? Is there POLISH? YES!
SECURITY?
Heritage employs high-level Israel VIP Government Protection Security personnel. Polish Anti-Terrorist Security personnel are added in Poland. The Police authorities and the American and Israeli Embassies in both countries are involved in the security arrangements as well.
Do physicians accompany the seminar? Where are they from?
Yes. There are two physicians from the Jerusalem Medical Center.
Is there Medical and Travel Insurance?
Absolutely yes, for each participant.
What are the food arrangements?
Our food comes from Tamam; Glatt Mehadrin caterers under the supervision of Rabbi Landau of Bnei Brak.
Are there Orientation / Preparation programs for students prior to the seminar?
For programs leaving from Israel, there are three orientation / study sessions in advance of the program.
THE EDUCATIONAL STAFF:
Who are they? What is their background?
a) Extensively trained and experienced University and Yad Vashem Historians.
b) Mechanchim trained by Heritage in advance of the seminar.
Among them:
Dr. David Bernstein, Pardes Institute; Vicky Berglas, Midreshet Moriah; Safira Rappaport, Yad Vashem; Rabbi David Katz, MMY; Rabbi Avram Krieger, Machon Shem Olam; Rabbi Michael Yamer, Yeshivat Shaalbim; Rabbi Dr. Adam Ferziger, Bar Ilan University; Rabbi Aryeh Hendler, Yeshivat Shaabim & Yad Vashem; Rabbi Levi Cooper, Midreshet Lindenbum & Pardes Institute.
Are there Holocaust Witnesses?
Yes.
What is the RATIO of staff to students?
Two buses in a bus unit (75 students) have two mechanchim, one historian, two security personnel, and shared time with Witness. The physician moves from bus to bus as needed.