Participate
Registration for the 16th Jerusalem Conference in Canadian Studies is now open. Please visit the following link to confirm your registration to " Globalization and Innovation: Canada and Israel in Comparative Perspective", May 20-22, 2019 at the Maiersdorf Faculty Club, Mt. Scopus Campus, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem:
Please visit this link to confirm your registration to the conference. Conference registration is offered at no cost.
Accommodation and Tours
Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism Ltd. is the official travel agent of
The 16th Jerusalem Conference in Canadian Studies and will provide local tourist services for participants.
Diesenhaus-Unitours has secured a block of rooms at the Maiersdorf Guest House
and Dan Jerusalem Hotel, accommodations at special rates. In order to benefit from these rates, reservations, payments and notification of changes must be made directly with Diesenhaus-Unitours and not with the hotels.
Early booking
The number of rooms is limited and we urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible and before April 21, 2019. Rooms will be confirmed on a first-come first-served basis.
Rates are in US$ per night, on bed and breakfast basis.
Israeli participants need to add VAT to the rates listed below.
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Maiersdorf Guest House |
Dan Jerusalem Hotel
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Single Room |
US$ 109 |
US$ 187 |
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US$ 138 |
US$ 204 |
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Per Person in |
US$ 69 |
US$ 102 |
Official check-in/check-out time:
Check-in: Sun-Fri 15:00 hrs., Sat 21:00 hrs.
Check-out: 11:00 hrs.
Roommates: If reserving a room to be shared and paid separately by two participants, please list the name of your room partner (if known in advance).
Diesenhaus-Unitours will do its best to help find roommates for those interested, but this cannot be guaranteed. If a roommate cannot be found, the single room rate will apply.
Transfer from/to Ben Gurion International Airport
Pre-reserved arrival/departure transfers operated by Diesenhaus-Unitours
This is a private transfer from the airport to Jerusalem and return to the airport. Diesenhaus Unitours representative will meet you upon arrival inside the Arrivals Hall, immediately after you go through passport control. He will be holding a sign "Canadian Studies".
Price: US$ 121 per transfer (arrival or departure).
Price is per car, up to 4 passengers.
Arrival and departure transfers should be reserved on the Registration and Accommodation Form. Full arrival/departure details must be provided in advance for each transfer.
Optional Tours
All tours include touring as per program and an English speaking guide.
Lunch not included.
Tour A - Masada and the Dead-Sea
Drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Visit the rock fortress of Massada built by King Herod the Great, King of Judea during the Roman period. Ascend by cable car and tour this ancient fortress where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73AD. Continue for a relaxing floating adventure on the Dead Sea. This extremely dense and saline sea, with great concentration of minerals is a world-renowned attraction for its therapeutic qualities.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
Price: US$ 110 per person.
Departure: from 09:00 hrs. from your hotel lobby in Jerusalem.
Drop off: end of tour 17:30 hrs. at your hotel in Jerusalem.
Tour B - Jerusalem Tour
Jerusalem is a meeting place for East and West, new and old, beauty and ruins, sacred to the three major monotheistic religions
– Judaism, Christianity and Islam - all adding to its uniqueness. On this tour you will visit the most significant sights of Jerusalem. Experience its religious sanctity, its historical sites, scents and colors.
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Jewish quarter to the excavated and restored Cardo (the Roman ancient road). See the Jewish Wailing Wall and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the new city, view the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.
Note: modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.
Departure: from 09:00 hrs. from your hotel lobby in Jerusalem.
Drop off: end of tour 17:30 hrs. at your hotel in Jerusalem
Accommodation Cancellation Policy
Refund of Accommodation:
Until April 14, 2019 - Full refund less US$ 25 handling charges.
Until May 1, 2019 - Full refund less one night charge.
Thereafter - No refund will be made.
Transportation and Operational Tour Cancellation Policy
For cancellations received by May 17, 2019 – full refund will be made.
Thereafter – no refund.
Notification of cancellation should be made in writing only and sent to:
Diesenhaus-Unitours – Convention Department
Fax: +972-3-5610152 or E-mail: meetings@diesenhaus.com
Payment by Credit Card
The Registration and Accommodation Form must be accompanied with full payment.
Please note that the credit card charge is not been made automatically upon submission of the form. The full amount will be charged at the end of March 2019. Charges will be made by Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism (1998) Ltd.
Travel Agent
Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism Ltd.
Conventions Department
P.O. Box 57176
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel: +972-3-5651313, +972-3-5651344
Fax: + 972-3-5610152
E-mail: meetings@diesenhaus.com
Practical Information
- Visa Requirements:
Canadian Citizens travelling to Israel for a period of up to three month do not need a visa, only a passport valid at least six months from the day of their arrival in Israel.
Visa requirements for other nationals can be found in this link
- Medical Insurance:
It is recommended that you provide yourself with full medical insurance coverage before arriving to Israel.
- Transportation from Ben Gurion Airport:
You can take a taxi or use Nesher Tours outside the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion.
- Conference Venue Map:
Mount Scopus Campus Parking Area
Accessibility: Buses are fast and frequent. Routes 17, 19, 30, 34, 46, 68, 69 all stop at Mount Scopus.
Egged: http://mslworld.egged.co.il/?language=en&state=#/search
Also accessible via taxi and private vehicles
- Entry to the Mount Scopus Campus:
Entry Guidelines for Pedestrians and Vehicles