**“Yes, there are Jews in the UP!”**
_Jewish Tour of the Upper Peninsula_
**Monday, September 9 – Friday, September 13, 2024 **
**Escorted by Risha B. Ring – JHSM Past President & Marilyn Wolfe – J Traveler
Director **
**_Join us as we travel to three Jewish communities in Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula! _**
We will be visiting new friends at Temple Jacob in Hancock, where we will
learn this synagogue’s long history and then travel north to experience the
Keweenaw Peninsula. Our trip continues along Lake Superior’s coast to
Marquette, where Temple Beth Sholom congregants will host us for a tour of
their spiritual home and lunch on the magnificent shoreline. The final leg of
our tour contains more sights and a visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to
learn about the Jewish experience on both sides of the Canadian border.
Highlights also include: Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, learning about the
Jewish influence in the UP, visiting thriving fourth-generation Jewish
businesses, and so much more!
**Your Tour Includes:**
* Round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation
* 2 nights lodging at the Baraga Lake Inn in Baraga
* 2 nights lodging at the Best Western in Sault Ste Marie
* Admissions throughout
* 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
**Please note: **
A valid passport, passport card, or enhanced driver’s license is required to
enter Canada. You will not be able to join us for our visit to Congregation
Beth Jacob in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario without one of these documents. There
can be no exceptions.
For the safety of our travelers, please refrain from wearing perfume on the
motor coach.
_*Important! Travel Insurance is highly recommended and must be purchased
prior to final payment. Note: a minimum of 10 people is required for group
insurance. Please call Stu (847) 882-8881 for rates._**_Rates will increase
June 1, 2024. _**
Organized by: Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, JTraveler, The J
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