Death fest holiday of a lifetime

Whilst reading the Jerusalem Post article for the previous post I noticed an ad for "The ultimate mission to Israel".

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A once-in-a-lifetime experience: THE ULTIMATE MISSION TO ISRAEL Monday, June 8 – Monday, June 15, 2009 Experience a dynamic and intensive eight day exploration of Israel’s struggle for survival and security in the Middle East today: "a military, humanitarian, historical, judicial, religious, and political reality check." Mission Highlights Briefings by Mossad officials and commanders of the Shin Bet. Briefing by officers in the IDF Intelligence and Operations branches. Inside tour of the IAF unit who carries out targeted killings. Live exhibition of penetration raids in Arab territory. Observe a trial of Hamas terrorists in an IDF military court. First hand tours of the Lebanese front-line military positions and the Gaza border check-points. Inside tour of the controversial Security Fence and secret intelligence bases. Meeting Israel's Arab agents who infiltrate the terrorist groups and provide real-time intelligence. Briefing by Israel's war heros who saved the country. Meetings with senior Cabinet Ministers and other key policymakers. Small airplane tour of the Galilee, Jeep rides in the Golan heights, water activities on Lake Kinneret, a cook-out barbecue and a Shabbat enjoying the rich religious and historic wonders of Jerusalem's Old City. First Class Accomodation Five-star accommodations at the Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem (Glatt Kosher); Three meals a day (all Kosher); Luxury bus transportation and knowledgeable tour guide; A dedicated Executive Communications Center at the hotel; Personal cell phone for each participant. Click here for Application Click here for Itinerary Click here for Costs From past participants: "I have traveled to Israel more than 15 times and have participated on a number of missions before, however, I have never in my life been part of such an incredible and emotional experience. Each day brought new and thought provoking speakers, unprecedented tours and visits to secured military bases we never could have gotten access to on our own. The `Ultimate Mission’ lived up to its name and is something which I will never forget. It is indeed the Israeli adventure of a life time". Dr. Simon Goldberg, Los Angeles, CA "Thank you for such an oustanding trip. The Mission was extremely well planned, organized with first rate accommodations, transportation and food. It exceeded all of my expectations. Any professional interested in experiencing first hand the reality of Israel cannot miss this Mission". David Winer, Esq, Chicago, Il

I just love the testimonials from no lesser personages than a doctor and even an esquire, though what that latter means these days I'm not sure. Someone told me that it indicates a barrister in the USA but I really don't know. Check out more testimonials for the death fest of a lifetime here.