HIGHLIGHTS OF CHRISTIAN CELEBRATION OF SUCCOT
MEDIA ADVISORY THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2003
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem icej@icejorg

(JERUSALEM) - Despite three years of violence and a prolonged slump in
tourism in Israel, over 3,000 Christians from more than 80 nations are
expected to arrive in Jerusalem over the next week to take part in the 24th
annual Christian celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, sponsored by the
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. The following are highlights and
activities open to the media:

OPENING NIGHT WITH PRIME MINISTER ARIEL SHARON - Sunday, October 12, 7:30
PM. Feast pilgrims are welcomed to Jerusalem by PM Sharon at Binyanei Ha'
Uma, Jerusalem. A contingent of Israeli bus drivers also will be honored on
stage as the "unsung heroes" of the armed intifada.

THE JERUSALEM MARCH - Tuesday, October 14, at 3:00 PM.
The Christian Embassy's Feast pilgrims constitute the largest and most
colorful bloc of marchers once again this year.

JERUSALEM MAYOR URI LUPOLIANSKY- Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 PM Jerusalem's
new Mayor addresses the Feast for the first time at Binyanei Ha'Uma.

FEAST PRESS CONFERENCE - Monday, October 13, 11:30 AM
At Binyanei Ha'Uma, third floor Atrium. Among those participating:
ICEJ Executive Director, Malcolm Hedding
Member of European Parliament, Mr. Rijk van Dam
Member of South African Parliament, Dr. Kenneth Meshoe
Father Joseph, leading a high-level Russian Orthodox delegation of Christian
Zionists

BENEFIT YOUTH CONCERT WITH GERMAN HIP-HOP BAND Normal Generation?;
Wednesday, October 15, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM on the Ben-Yehuda pedestrian
mall, Dorot Rishonim St. This special street concert is being staged in
partnership with the Municipality of Jerusalem to benefit local youths at
risk.

BUS EXCURSIONS- Thursday, October 16, 1:00-5:30 PM. Press is invited to join
Feast pilgrims visiting Jewish communities in Judea/Samaria or a visit to an
Israeli army base.