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Heart-Centered Journeys in Israel

DERECH HALEV Designed & facilitated by Yizhar Hass

An expertly guided journey in Israel, with the intention of going ‘beneath the

surface’ of everyday life can be a powerfully uplifting experience of travel and

personal growth.

Still today, Israel holds the spiritual energy of holiness and secret mystical

teachings that can lead to transformational experiences and wisdom.

If you want to enhance your life, come to the Land of the Prophets.

If you’re looking for magic, Israel is a land of miracles; large and small.

Traveling well, in a richly stimulating and authentic environment, becomes a

journey of the soul.

Two excursions are offered:

1. The Galilee - Following the Path of Spiritual Leaders and Spiritual

Messages - September 17th 2019

2. Jerusalem - Heart of the World (Lev HaOlam) - September 18th 2019

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Day trip to the Galilee - Following the Path of Spiritual

Leaders and Spiritual Messages

Date: September 17th 2019

Nazareth

This is the place in which Mary received the angel’s annunciation of the

birth of Jesus. In the ruins of the old village of Nazareth there is a large

church in which many people experience the annunciation of new things

coming to fruition in their lives. The picturesque streets of Nazareth tell

the story of the Jewish and Christian Communities in its early days and will

lead us to the Church of the Annunciation.

The Tomb of Prophet Khavakuk

According to spiritual belief, souls keep incarnating from one life to

another.

When it comes to great prophets, it is believed that some elements of their

energy are present in their places of burial.

Khavakuk the Prophet was a wondrous figure, being one of the few to ever

argue with God and one of the few to ever come back from 'the other side'.

His life story is full of mystery and secrets and his tomb is a powerful

energetic place, which opens gateways to fertility and child bearing and

also to equanimity, the resting of the soul; which allows resting from

incarnation.

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This area is located near Mount Khavakuk, which is believed to be one of

the gateways to the sky, attributing healing powers and prophetic virtues to

the area and its nearby spring, waters of which we will get to experience

and enjoy.

Safed - Kabbalist City (Israelis pronounce it Tzfat)

Safed is one of Israel’s four holy cities and is related to the Air element.

It is the birth place of the sacred Kabbala, the Jewish sacred secrets of

creation and is also the place from which most ancient Jewish melodies

originate.

It is a beautiful and picturesque city, filled with artisans, galleries and

Kabbalistic institutes. We will visit the beautiful alleys in the old town of

Safed, its synagogues and inspirational places, while introducing key figures

in the Kabbalist world.

There will be free time to visit the galleries.

The Healing Bench in Kursi

During Jesus’ years in the Galilee, he performed miracles and many

consciousness opening processes in the Sea of Galilee region.

In Kursi Jesus met a man possessed by demons and cured him by driving

these into a herd of pigs, which went on to drown at sea. As a virtuous

master, Jesus refused to take the cured man as his student and follower and

instead instructed him to return home and tell the masses that we can be

cured, healing is possible.

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Kursi nowadays is an archeological site, which contains the ruins of a

Byzantine monastery and is visited by people devoted to spiritual practice

and pilgrims to the energetic bench.

Some attribute healing qualities to this bench and say it is a place that sits

on an old and powerful Vortex. We will sit on the bench and experience,

see and create healing energies.

Many people visit the site, asking to create a better reality in their lives; it is

a place to open and ask from the heart. The trip to Kursi will take us along

the Sea of Galilee and other sites related to Jesus’ activity in the Galilee.

Cost: 300 ILS

Departure time: 07:30 am from the Neve Ilan Hotel

(Hotel restaurant will be open for breakfast as of 07:00 am)

Changes may apply to the order and number of sites visited,

according to the time we have at our disposal

For registration please contact Orna via email:

life.alignment.israel@gmail.com or Whatsapp: +972 54 595 7227

Payment will be collected in cash ILS prior to departure

Lunch boxes will be provided by the hotel and replace the included

dinner for this day

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Jerusalem - Heart of the World (Lev HaOlam)

Date: September 18th 2019

In the ancient Judaic writings, it is said that Israel is in the heart of the world,

Jerusalem is in the heart of Israel, the Old City is in the heart of Jerusalem, the

Temple Mount is in the heart of the Old City and Jerusalem is the heart of the

world. So why are there so many walls, twists, turns and prohibitions?

Maybe because Jerusalem is a metaphor for our reality - and our hearts contain

both conflict and holiness.

Heart of the World is an inspiring trip to Mount Zion and the Western Wall.

The encounter with the ancient walls deepens the sense of self for each

individual and creates sensitivity towards their companions.

The journey of this trip allows participants to feel a connection between the

gates of the city and the gates of the soul.

This unique experience allows us to consider the possibility of opening new

doors in our personal walls and thus create new paths of thought and a new

direction in our lifestyle.

Our journey will begin driving through Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the

Baptist and the Monastery of the Cross.

Mount Zion

Upon arrival we will move upwards, toward the hidden roofs and arrive to the

site of King David's grave. This walk touches on spiritual and mystical ancient

legends. The participants are introduced to the stories from the 'Midrash'

and the poetry of King David, which portray him as a leader and to readings

from ancient 'Midrashim' - teachings from the

Bible and Psalms.

Together we will experience

"The Seven Gates of Jerusalem"

meditation. This session connects

between the gates of the city and

the gates of the soul.

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Cenacle

In the same compound, we will continue to visit the Cenacle, also known as

the “Upper Room”.

This is where the Last Supper was held and later on came to be the first

Christian church.

Entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem through

the Zion Gate

We will discuss the connection between the city’s walls and gates and the

walls that exist in our daily life. Continuing to the Hush area in the Jewish

Quarter for a special activity.

Church of the Resurrection (also known as the

Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

We will continue to the Christian Quarter of the Old City and visit the Church of

the Resurrection, which according to tradition, contains two of the holiest sites

in Christianity:

The site where Jesus was crucified

and Jesus’ empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected.

This church was created as the traditional site of the resurrection of Christ and

attracts Christian pilgrims from all over the world.

Lunch break

Free time to eat (hummus!) and explore the area.

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Via Dolorosa

We will walk and visit some of the places which Jesus passed by on his

“Sorrowful Way”.

Observatory over the Four Quarters of the Old

City and Rooftop Walk to the Western Wall

Observatory over the four quarters, where we can see the roofs of the

buildings. Our journey will continue walking on the rooftops of the Old City’s

buildings and following the twists and turns of the "Light at the End of the

Tunnel" road, leading to the Western Wall. Gathering in a circle by the

Western Wall, we will deepen the discussion around the power of intentions

and the significance of prayer.

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Mount of Olives Observatory

Breathtaking view of the Temple Mount and the Old City.

Walk from the top of Mount of Olives to Kidron River through observation and

conversation on the Gate of Mercy (In Hebrew ‘mercy’ comes from the same

linguistic root as ‘womb’).

Cost: 250 ILS

Departure time: 08:00 am from the Neve Ilan Hotel

If time allows, we will visit the Church of Gethsemane, where

"Stay alert" are the words of Jesus carved on the rock

Changes may apply to the order and places of sites visited, according

to the time we have at our disposal

For registration please contact Orna via email:

life.alignment.israel@gmail.com or Whatsapp: +972-54-5957227

Payment will be collected in cash ILS prior to departure

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About Derech HaLev Derech HaLev - ‘Pathway of the Heart’ - is a holistic concept developed by

Yizhar Hass. It holds an innovative approach to encountering life - and oneself

- through journeys in Israel that take its participants beyond the usual travel

experiences.

We customize special tours, workshops and events and aim to facilitate

meaningful experiences of personal growth for individuals, families and

groups.

Derech HaLev has also crafted an approach for organizational development

that many have found to be effective in increasing productivity and

teambuilding in a qualitative way. We receive letters and calls from people

who, sometimes years after they’ve participated, tell us about significant

change in their life, their work - and their perception of themselves.

Derech HaLev journeys and workshops benefit participants by creating a deep

emotional experience.

The participants’ exposure to Israel elevates the Derech HaLev experience to a

higher dimension.

Derech Halev also offers the possibility of interacting with unique people who

are living a way of life that goes beyond the ordinary.

WHO IS YIZHAR HASS?

Derech HaLev (‘Pathway of the Heart’) was founded in 1999 by Yizhar Hass.

Yizhar is an experienced travel guide, a graduate of the Hebrew University in

Philosophy and Hebrew Literature, with a major in the Techniques of Eastern

Culture.

He is also a student and instructor in the field of Jewish Spirituality.

Yizhar served as commander of the IDF Information and Education Unit in the

Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, where he conceived the idea of combining his

extensive travel experiences with his passion for the diversity of cultures and

spiritual approaches to life in Israel.

Creating the opportunity for people to ’live life better’ is one of Yizhar’s

primary goals for Derech HaLev.

Be blessed,

Best regards,

Yizhar hass, Derech HaLev - ‘Pathway to the Heart’