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About Racing for Israel

Athletic competition, including motorsports, offers an opportunity to establish contacts between nations in conflict, promoting dialogue and reconciliation.

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​The promotion of amateur motorsports in the State of Israel creates opportunities for Israeli young men and women to compete internationally in one of the most popular sports in the world.

ALON DAY REPRESENTS RACING FOR ISRAEL AS ITS TOP ELITE DRIVER

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Alon Day was crowned 2017 & 2018 Champion in NASCAR’s European Series. In all of his international races, ALON DAY proudly displays his allegiance to the State of Israel. He was awarded the title 2016 Israel Athlete of the Year by the Ministry of Culture and Sport.

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Alon has raced in sports car competitions in Europe, China and throughout the United States since the start of his racing career. Alon’s history began being born and raised in Israel. Alon started racing at nine years of age racing Go-karts on an open road in Israel.

After graduating High School, Alon proudly served in the Israeli Defense Forces serving as a pilot in the Israeli Air Force. Alon loves the excitement, adrenaline rush, and spirit of competitive Nascar Racing Events. He has raced in six Nascar competitions in the USA. He proudly represents Israel and is looking forward to continuing his career as a representative of the Israeli culture and people!

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A significant development for the racing industry for Israel was the ground breaking efforts of the Tel Aviv native ALON DAY to obtain “Outstanding Athlete” status from the Israel Defense Forces. This distinction permitted serious athletes to complete their military service while receiving time off for sports training and competition.

ALON DAY was Israel’s first motorsports athlete to be recognized as eligible for such status. By that time, ALON DAY had already established himself as a Champion Formula open wheel driver.

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​Subsequently, ALON DAY raced in the United States in Indy-style open wheel and GT sports car races, and stock car competition in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) Whelen Euro Series. Most recently, ALON DAY is the first Israeli to compete in the United States in NASCAR’s elite Camping World Truck Series, XFINITY Series, and has competed in the NASCAR’s highest level, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Israeli Drivers

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The People of Israel

Following the expulsion of most of the Jews from the Land of Israel some 2,000 years ago, they were dispersed to other countries. Over the centuries, they established many large Jewish communities in lands near and far, where they experienced extended periods of growth and prosperity, but were also subjected at times to harsh discrimination, brutal pogroms, and total or partial expulsions. Each wave of persecution and violence strengthened their belief in the concept of the “ingathering of the exiles” and inspired individuals and groups to return to their ancestral homeland.

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The Zionist movement, founded at the end of the 19th century, transformed the concept of the Jewish return to their historic homeland into a way of life, and the State of Israel translated it into law, granting citizenship to every Jew wishing to settle in the country. Over the years, Israel has continued to receive new immigrants Jewish and non-Jewish coming from the free countries of the Western world as well as from areas of distress, contributing to Israel’s economic, scientific, academic, cultural, and religious life.

Culture of Israel

In addition to a prolific body of Hebrew literature, a significant amount of writing, both prose and poetry appears in other languages, including Arabic, English, French and Russian. In the multicultural Israeli reality today, the Israeli theater is multilingual, presenting theater in Hebrew as well as in Arabic, Yiddish, English and Russian. Theater in Israel is composed of many different elements – contemporary and classical, indigenous and imported, experimental and traditional – with playwrights, actors, directors, and producers of many backgrounds merging the foreign with the local and thereby gradually creating a distinctive Israeli theater. The theater scene is highly active.

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The Israeli music scene is diverse, dynamic, and eclectic. It spans across all spectrums of musical genres and often fuses many musical influences ranging from classical, folk, Ethiopian, and Middle Eastern, to rock, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, Arabic, and pop.

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Dance in Israel has developed in two directions: expansion of the Jewish folk dance genre; and the establishment of art dance, leading to stage productions created by professional choreographers and performed by trained dancers. Israeli art demonstrates rich and diverse approaches as well as a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography and video art. Israel has developed a flourishing film industry, with movies competing in international film festivals and winning numerous awards.

Donate

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Buy a Tire…Help Support Israel

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Racing For Israel, Inc.

https://www.racingforisrael.org/

David M. Levin, 2033 Main Street, Suite 600, Sarasota, FL 34237. Phone: 941.366.8100. Email: dlevin@RacingForIsrael.org

LION ADVENTURE TRAVELS

Welcome

 

LION ADVENTURE TRAVELS

We believe in travel, journeys that build harmony, connection between people, communities, and the environment. We believe in its potential to enrich lives, heal individuals and empower societies along the way. We are pleased to announce exclusive tours in various parts of Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean, South Pacific and South America, designed to develop and foster such connections and experiences: between people, communities, and landscapes often in stunningly scenic, sacred areas around the world.

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Buddhist Monastery in Mountains of Taiwan

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Marrakech

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Treehouse in the Rainforest of Malaysia

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Meet our President of Lion Travels

Jigme Lama aka Nar Lama born in West Nepal and has been a rural development worker since 1996, having worked with various development organizations in Nepal and overseas. He studied MA (Rural Development), and BA (Rural Development, Buddhist studies) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has been active in the adventure tourism and in particular immersive, charity tours for more than a decade in Nepal, Tibet and is equally active in charity and development works.

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Jigme believes in the power of tourism to bring positive changes in societies and individuals. He is also a founding member of Great Himalaya Trail Nepal Alliance, a contributing author at Levekunst Art of Life and OM Times. He lives in San Francisco, USA with his wife and son.

To learn more about our Adventure Tours and for a schedule of upcoming destinations please call us by Phone:

412 690-5530

Start Your Adventure Today

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DISCOVERING THE WILDLIFE HERITAGE OF MADAGASCAR – 11 DAYS

A Mecca for Wildlife Heritage

Madagascar is a Mecca for the diversity of life with a unique faunal and floral world. We have selected parks and reserves that will offer you the best opportunities to discover endemic species: lemurs, chameleons, birds etc in their natural environment amidst a variety of breathtaking landscapes. We will also pass through exciting settlements and people.

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Excellent hiking opportunity

The beautiful landscapes of the Isalo National Park allows you excellent hiking opportunities and exploration of the area.

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Travelling sustainablly

Our destinations and partners are selected based on the expertise of locality as well as commitment to sustainability. Together we make sure we follow the highest standard of sustainability and social responsibility.

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TO BOOK PLEASE CALL:

(412) 690-5530

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in ANTANANARIVO ! Meet with our representative and transfer to hotel,

DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE

After breakfast, departure to ANDASIBE. Along the high gorges and undulating plains, the journey to the east is more wooded due to abundant rainfall. On the way, stop at the Peyrieras reserve to observe different types of endemic amphibians and chameleons. Also visit the historical gendarmerie museum. Lunch on the way. Continue to Andasibe. On arrival, in the afternoon, visit of the private reserve of VAKONA LODGE to observe some crocodiles and lemurs. Nocturnal visit of the private association park to discover the nocturnal lemur, chameleons, snakes

DAY 3: ANDASIBE – AKANIN’NOFY PALMARIUM

4 hours including transfer by motorboat. After breakfast, drive to Manambato for motorboat transfer to Ankanin’ny Nofy via Rasoabe Lake. Lunch Walk along the white sand beach. Night tour of the mysterious lemur: aye aye. Dinner and night at PALMARIUM hotel

DAY 4: AKANIN ‘ NOFY .

Visit of the palmarium, private reserve to see extraordinary animal species such as lemurs, birds and some plant species like vanilla orchids. afternoon: visit of the village, traditional alambics of essential oil Lunch Dinner and rnight at PALMARIUM hotel. !

DAY 5: AKANIN’NOFY!–PERINET Back to Perinet. Lunch. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight at VAKONA LODGE or similar

DAY 6: ANDASIBE – PERINET – ANTANANARIVO

Visit of the national reserve of ANALAMAZAOTRA, visit of 4 hours, or VOI (belonging to the association of the villagers) Incursion into the forest to see the Indri Indri, the largest existing lemur and hear his call singing as he cries, and watch the birds.

The forest of ANALAMAZAOTRA is the unique sanctuary of INDRI INDRI . other species of lemurs can be seen in the reserve.

Extreme rarity of native species of birds. The fern is particularly dense: fern, epiphytic plants and endemic variety of orchids. Interesting walk in the clear paths of a primary forest. Lunch Back to Antananarivo. Check-in at hotel, dinner and night.

SECOND STEP : THE DEEP SOUTH

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DAY 7: ANTANANARIVO – FORT – DAUPHIN – BERENTY

FORT DAUPHIN, THE PARADISE OF BOTANISTS

A beautiful landscape offering diversity with lush vegetation typical of eastern Madagascar and the semi-arid and bush of its mainland. The city is built on a peninsula between two large deep bays. Flight to FORT DAUPHIN (subject to flight schedule). On arrival, transfer to the hotel or drive continuation to Berenty, 81 km (this program will depend on the flight schedule.) Rather bad road to Berenty but offers great scenic interest. After lush vegetation and the discovery of carnivorous plants, crossing thorny shrubs characteristic of southern Madagascar. Botanists’ paradise with its extraordinary variety of euphorbiaceace, unique in the world. The famous baobab, “mother of the forest”, the funerary figures of Antanosy with commemorative stones of the dead.. Lunch. On the way, large sisal plantations. First foray into the forest and night visit. The reserve is of great interest to ecotourists: 340 ha along the Mandrare River, a private reserve created in 1936 by a French family. Fauna and flora of a gallery forest: lemurs, turtles and a wide variety of endemic birds. A museum inside this famous forest that shows: musical instruments, the soul of Antandroy.

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DAY 8: BERENTY – FORT DAUPHIN

Morning incursion in the reserve to observe birds and a museum inside this famous forest that shows musical instruments, the soul of Antandroy. Lunch then in the afternoon, return to Fort Dauphin. Dinner and overnight at CROIX SUD. Hotel.

DAY 9 : FORT – DAUPHIN – LOKARO – FORT DAUPHIN

After breakfast, departure by motorboat to the village of EVATRA through a typical landscape of tropical vegetation. Upon arrival at the village, trekking to the beautiful bay of LOKARO. Picnic lunch and return to FORT DAUPHIN by boat Dinner and night at the hotel CROIX SUD.

DAY 10: FORT – DAUPHIN – ANTANANARIVO

Morning visit of the private reserve of Nahampoana. This is another type of reserve with the bamboo forest. You can still see some kinds of lemurs in the rainforest, such as catta lemurs, sifaka and lemur mongooses, some kinds of waterfall birds. Lunch. After the visit, return to Fort Dauphin and fly to Antananarivo.

DAY 11 : ANTANANARIVO – VOL INTERNATIONAL

Transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, transfer to the hotel, check-in.

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Cost

Person Person Cost : $ 2950

Single supplement : $ 500

This includes full board, flight not included, based on 2 adults sharing the room. TVA included

CALL FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

(412) 690-5530

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest has been in the imagination of adventurer worldwide since the summit of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1950. The majesty and myths associated with Everest and the Sherpa community living there are so great trekking to its base camp (17,590′) itself is an adventure of a lifetime.

TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE PLEASE Call us (412) 690-5530

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The trek commences with a tour of heritage sites of Kathmandu and early flight from Kathmandu to the Lukla in the heart of the Khumbu Region. On the first day, it is an easy hike of around three to four hours with overnight at Phakding, a Sherpa village. The treks from the next days then goes north upwards the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar; the trading hub, main town of the region. The trail then follows Imja Khola from Namche. On the way, you will get some spectacular views of the Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kantega with Amadablam in the distance, and Everest and Lhotse dominating the skyline. The trail then ascends gradually up the Imja Khola eventually, passing the tree line behind before Dingboche. From there to famous Kalapatthar takes a further two days, passing through the Everest glacier. Here you will have a close direct view, experience of Mt Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse, towering above you.
The rest of the journey takes about five days, retracing to Lukla, enjoying and exploring the landscapes and life in Everest region. You will then fly back to Kathmandu.
Despite the name of the Everest being associated with height, and altitude, its possible for anyone with reasonable fitness. And our itinerary has been designed to allow you plenty of time to get acclimatize and our guides will ensure that you will stay healthy and safe.

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Trip Highlights

• Trek to the base of Mt Everest, the world’s highest mountain.

• A challenging hike to Kala Patthar (18,192′), Nangkartshang Peak (16,672′). and Everest Base Camp (17,590′).

• Visit and interaction at Sherpa and Himalayan villages in Everest region.

• Visit medieval cities and World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu

Brief Itinerary

01 Arrival in Kathmandu,
02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing.
03 Flight to Lukla – trek Phakding (2652 m.), Overnight Lodge
04 Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m.), Overnight Lodge
05 Rest day in Namche, Overnight Lodge
06 Namche Bazaar / Thyengboche (3867 m.) Overnight Lodge
07 Trek to Pheriche (4252m), Overnight Lodge
08 Acclimatization at Pheriche, Overnight Lodge
09 Trek to Lobuche (4930m), Overnight Lodge.
10 Lobuche / Kalapattar (5545 m.) Overnight Lodge
11 Gorak Shep / Everest Base Camp / Lobuche (4930 m.) Overnight Lodge
12 Trek to Pangpoche (3985m), Overnight Lodge
13 Trek to Namche [3450m), Overnight Lodge
14 Trek to Lukla (2800m), Overnight Lodge
15 Fly to Kathmandu, Overnight Star Hotel
16 Departure

PRICE: (Per Person)

US $ 2450.00 (2 Pax)

US $ 2350.00 (3 – 4 Pax)

US $ 2250. 00 (5 – 6 Pax)

US $ 2150.00 (7 – 8 Pax)

US $ 2050.00 ( 9 + Pax)

Single Supplement for Kathmandu & Pokhara only:

US $ 375.00

TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE PLEASE GO TO:

PRICE INCLUDES

 Airport picks and drops.
 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
 English speaking Nepali Guide
 Porter 1 for 2 clients
 Accommodations in lodges during trekking
 Three meals a day while on trek as stated in the itinerary
 Insurance for Nepali staffs.
 TIMS permit
 Everest National Park entry fees.
 Sightseeing in Kathmandu World Heritage Sites as per itinerary, Transport & guide only.
 Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu
PRICE EXCLUDES

 International Airfare to and from Nepal
 Accommodation in Kathmandu other than mentioned above.
 Alcoholic and canned drinks.
 Dinner & Lunches in Kathmandu
 Medical treatments and medical insurance
 Emergency and Evacuation costs
 Clients Travel insurance
 Nepal visa.
 Costs associated with cancellations, delays & porters due to road works, unavoidable by Company.
 Personal correspondent & phone calls.
 Changes to existing ticketing (flight) and itinerary

 Sleeping bag
 Personal items and all that is not mentioned in the lists above inclusion.
 Trekking gears
 Domestic airport tax, extra baggage fare

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Trek Facts

Duration: 16 days
Starting from: Lukla
Ending at: Lukla
Grade: Moderate and difficult
Highest access of the trek: Kalapatthar 5545 m.)
Culture: Sherpa
Mode of trekking: Lodge
Himalayan sights: Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kantega with Amadablam in the distance, dominating the skyline ahead are Everest and Lhotse.

Most attraction of the Trek: Mt. Everest and more.

Trek Barometer:

Fitness *** Culture *** Nature **** Comfort**

Why Lion Adventures?

We have a team with 15 + years of experience in adventure tourism in Nepal and Asia. Our local networks, experience and commitment to locals and sustainability make our trips uniquely special for visitors and locals alike.

General Information

Accommodation & Meals

Teahouses and decent lodges are available along the entire trek in Everest region. Teahouses are simple houses, often the home of the family that runs them, and offer basic meals in a communal eating hall along with bedrooms, usually with two single beds. There has been development of decent hotels along the trail now days.

Airline tickets

You will need to book your flight tickets in advance and let us know about your flight details in advance. It helps us to keep tracks of confirmed participants and arrival in Nepal.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect from unforeseen circumstances. Please let us know if you need any help.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

You can reserve your seat by paying a deposit of $400. Final payments need to be done at-least 60 days prior to departure. If you have to cancel the trip; the following charges will be made:

  • No charge will be applied for cancellations before 60 days
  • A charge of 10% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 30 days of departure date.
  • A charge of 25% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 21 days of departure date.
  • A charge of 50% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 10 days of departure date.
  • No refund for any cancellation made thereafter
Weather

There are generally two traditional tour seasons for travel in Nepal. One from March to May and the next being October – December. June – August – September is time of rain and monsoon. However, there is local life and visitors are taking advantage of the off seasons too. In March – May temperatures are relatively comfortable in the day although it can be a bit cold in the morning and evenings. This is the time when there is greenery in the mountains and flowers are blossoming. The second season from October to December is most preferred in terms of clear sky and views as well as local activities. During the day its usually sunny but in the morning and evening, especially in the later season, it can get cold at freeing temperature. There is also high chances of snow and wind in passes above 4000 m. Usually its safest to descend to lower elevation or your camp before later noon.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR MORE ADVENTURES WE OFFER PLEASE Call (412) 690-5530

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May 29, 1985 – August 12, 2017

Heather Heyer dedicated her life to standing up for those she felt were not being heard, her family and friends said.

Ms. Heyer lived alone with her Chihuahua, Violet, named after her favorite color. Friends described her as a passionate advocate for the disenfranchised, often moved to tears by the world’s injustices. That led her to join demonstrators protesting white nationalists in Charlottesville, VA.

Heather worked as a paralegal for a Charlottesville law firm, assisting clients through the bankruptcy filing process.

Co-worker Victoria Jackson said: “Heather said, I want to go so badly but I don’t want to get shot. I don’t want to die.”Heyer went anyway because she wanted to stand up for what she believed in.

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Others said Ms. Heyer, who lived in Charlottesville spoke out against inequality, urging co-workers to be active in the community.

“Heather was a very strong woman,” said Alfred A. Wilson, manager of the bankruptcy division at the Miller Law Group in Charlottesville, where Ms. Heyer worked as a paralegal. She stood up against “any type of discrimination,” he said. “That’s just how she’s always been.”

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Mr. Wilson hired Ms. Heyer at the recommendation of a friend. She had a high school diploma but not a background in law, working as a bartender and waitress, but he said she had an eye for detail and was “a people person.”

“If you can get people to open up to you, that’s what I need,” he told her. “I’ll teach you everything about the law you need to know.” She did not stop working as a waitress even after she started at the law firm. Mr. Wilson said in an interview he found her at her computer crying many times.

“Heather being Heather has seen something on Facebook or read something in the news and realized someone has been mistreated and gets upset,” he said. A couple of years ago, she was dating someone who became agitated after learning Mr. Wilson was black and that they were friends. “She just didn’t like the way he was judging me as a minority male that’s doing well for myself,” Mr. Wilson said, adding that Ms. Heyer stopped seeing the man after that.
Thirty-two-year-old Heyer was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of counterprotesters gathered to oppose the “Unite the Right” rally of white nationalist and other right-wing groups. Nineteen others were injured. A 20-year-old man from Ohio, James Alex Fields Jr., is charged with second-degree murder in Heyer’s death.

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Heather’s father Mark Heyer said his daughter had strong convictions and was passionate about helping people.

“She died trying to bring about that purpose,” he told CNN. “She was always passionate about the beliefs she held, she had a bigger backbone than I did.” Her mother, Susan Bro, addressed Fields:

“This wasn’t a video game, buddy,” she said in an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “This was real people. There are real consequences to what you did. I’m sorry you’ve chosen to do that. You have ruined your life and you’ve disturbed mine, but you took my child from me.””And I’m going to be the voice that she can no longer be. You gave us a national forum, and maybe I should thank you for that, but I can’t. I’d rather have my child.” ‘We were against hate’

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James Alex Fields Jr., of Maumee, Ohio, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding and failing to stop at the scene of a crash that resulted in a death, the police said.

Charlottesville, in a statement about Ms. Heyer, said: “This senseless act of violence rips a hole in our collective hearts. While it will never make up for the loss of a member of our community, we will pursue charges against the driver of the vehicle that caused her death and are confident justice will prevail.”

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised Heyer: “She was doing what she loved,” McAuliffe said. “She was fighting for democracy, (for) free speech, to stop hatred and bigotry.”

A sign remembering Heather Heyer sits in front of a statue of Robert E. Lee in Emancipation Park.

“Researched,. edited,. written and compiled from these sources”

https://www-m.cnn.com/2017/08/13/us/charlottesville-heather-heyer-profile/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/us/heather-heyer-charlottesville-victim.html