Phoenix, Arizona Passover Program 2025
Passover at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
PHOENIX, ARIZONA ENTIRE HOTEL KOSHER FOR PASSOVER SETTING THE STANDARD AMONG ALL-SUITE PASSOVER RESORTS IN ARIZONA This Passover, Leisure Time Tours, in cooperation with Kosherica is thrilled to announce the beautiful Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Experience the distinctive beauty and service of Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort located in the heart of the beautiful Phoenix North Mountain Preserve. The hotel is one of the few all-suite resorts in Phoenix to enjoy the rich history and contemporary amenities all within minutes of central Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Biltmore Corridor. You won’t find another mountain resort in Phoenix that is set in a more romantic setting or more stylishly appointed. Surrounded by views of the mountains, the resort is a 20-minute drive north of downtown Phoenix.
Make yourself at home in one of the 584 all-suite rooms including 28 Signature Suites. All rooms feature pillow top beds, LCD TV’S, refrigerators, room safes, complimentary wireless Internet and designer toiletries and hair dryers. All rooms have private balconies or patios and are furnished with comfortable sofa beds. Self-parking is complimentary.
The hotels Falls Water Village is a true desert oasis – Pools fill acres of the village, accented with scenic waterfalls and plenty of sun-marked terraces to lounge and take in this unique space. Melt the day away in the hot tubs or escape to a private, shaded cabana. Adventurous guests can take the plunge down the 138-foot enclosed waterslide or enjoy any number of activities in the sparkling free-form pools. In addition, the hotel has basketball, tennis & pickleball courts.
The hotels Lookout Mountain 18-hole award-winning golf course offers lush greens that entwine with the Sonora Desert’s terrain in tandem with magnificent scenery and plenty of challenges.
The hotels Tocaloma Phoenix Spa & Salon allows you to Pamper yourself with a variety of services for your hair, nails, skin and body. It offers numerous treatments for men, women and children, along with several spa specials and packages. The hotels Workout Center has all the fitness essentials including Precor® premium cardio equipment with personal TV screens and headphones, strength-training resistance equipment, free weights, yoga mats, medicine balls, a pool and a dry sauna.
Resort Mountain Experience – Experience hiking and biking trails in the Phoenix North Mountain Preserve. The North Mountain Visitor Center (located adjacent to our resort) is a great place to start. The breathtaking Phoenix Mountain Preserve sets Tapatio Cliffs Resort apart and has several accessible trails to experience the Sonoran Desert up close.
At all of our Passover hotels, and for many decades, Leisure Time Tours has always been known for our world class gourmet Passover cuisine. The all-star team of Prestige Caterers will be coordinating our outstanding food operation. Whether it’s in our dining rooms, sumptuous tea rooms, or poolside barbecues, a large variety of impressive delights await your dining pleasure. We will be under the Glatt Kosher supervision of International Kosher Mehadrin, Rabbi Berel Simpser Rav Hamchshir. We have also always been known for our fantastic entertainment. Every year we typically bring on incredible Musicians, Mentalists, Hysterical Comedians, Dazzling theme nights, Music, Hypnotists, Casino nights, Carnivals , Impersonators and much much more!
Our world-renowned day camp is back again! We have always believed that the kids’ program is one of the most important features of a Pesach program because if the kids are having a great time – then the parents can have a truly relaxing vacation. Our kids fall in love with their counselors and can’t wait to see them each morning! Our day camp only has post college or college age dedicated counselors who have lots of experience.
What’s nearby: Arcadia Ice Rink: 12.00 miles, Arizona Science Center: 10.00 miles, Butterfly Wonderland:15.00 miles, Camelback Ranch- Dodgers, White Sox: 20.00 miles, Chase Field: 14.00 miles, Desert Botanical Gardens: 17.00 miles, Self parking: Complimentary
Indoor & Outdoor Dining Available
PRICE & ROOM INFORMATION
PASSOVER 2025
THE HILTON PHOENIX TAPATIO CLIFFS RESORT(ARIZONA) |
ALL RATES ARE PER ROOM For The First Two People In A Room |
FULL STAY
11 DAYS/10 NTS FRI, APR 11 – MON, APR 21 |
FULL STAY
+ PRE DAY
12 DAYS/11 NTS THU, APR 10 – MON, APR 21 |
DELUXE ONE BEDROOM SUITE (KING or TWO QUEEN BEDS) (550 Sq. Ft.)This one bedroom suite offers a bedroom and a separate living room. Amenities include either one king bed or two queen beds, private balcony, deluxe bath products, two HDTVs, work desk, refrigerator and a queen sofa bed.AMBASSADOR ONE BEDROOM SUITE (KING BED) (880 Sq. Ft.)This one bedroom suite offers a bedroom, private balcony, 1.5 baths, two HDTVs and an over-sized living area with a conference table for six. A queen sofa bed in the living room provides additional sleeping space.SIGNATURE ONE BEDROOM SUITE (KING BED) (1,200 Sq. Ft.) This one bedroom suite offers a bedroom, private balcony, 1.5 baths, two HDTVs. The bedroom offers a sitting area and spacious bathroom with double vanity. The separate living area has a sofa bed and loveseat, wood-burning fireplace, and dining table for five.
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DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – KING or TWO QUEEN BEDS – Outside Building |
$ 15,300 |
$ 16,300 |
DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – KING or TWO QUEEN BEDS – Outside Building Better Location |
$ 15,800 |
$ 16,800 |
DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – KING or TWO QUEEN BEDS – Main Hotel Building |
$ 16,800 |
$ 17,800 |
DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – KING or TWO QUEEN BEDS – PREMIUM LOCATION Outside Building #8 – Pool View |
$ 17,500 |
$ 18,500 |
SIGNATURE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE -Outside Building |
$ 19,500 |
$ 20,500 |
SIGNATURE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – PREMIUM LOCATION Outside Building #8 – Pool View |
$ 21,000 |
$ 22,000 |
AMBASSADOR ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Main Building |
$ 23,500 |
$ 24,500 |
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM – DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Outside Building |
$ 11,475 |
$ 12,225 |
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM – DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Outside Building Better Location |
$ 11,850 |
$ 12,600 |
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM – DELUXE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Main Building |
$ 12,600 |
$ 13,350 |
ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS IN SAME ROOM |
ADULT – 3RD/4TH IN SAME RM |
$ 3,500 |
$ 3,700 |
TEEN – 13 – 17 IN SAME RM |
$ 3,200 |
$ 3,400 |
CHILD – 6 – 12 IN SAME RM |
$ 3,000 |
$ 3,100 |
CHILD – 3 – 5 IN SAME RM |
$ 2,200 |
$ 2,300 |
INFANT – Under 3 |
$ 900 |
$ 900 |
ALL RATES ARE PER ROOM For The First Two People In A Room
RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES
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2025 WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT
Gad Elbaz
Gad Elbaz is an Israeli Superstar who is currently the most recognized name and face in Jewish music world wide. With millions of hits on his YouTube music videos, Gad is one of the top recording Artist, whose songs are played and covered around the globe. Through his soulful and contemporary sound, Gad has brought Jewish music to a new level, and continues to serve as a role model to his many fans. Gad is reaching audiences around the world as his music and message of unity are being embraced by Jewish communities worldwide. In 2009, he began a multi-city world tour to promote his music and message. His goal is to help people renew their faith through music and empower them to live their lives with an open heart, faith in themselves and faith in G-d.
Yohay Sponder
Yohay Sponder is a talented Israeli bilingual comedian. With over 20 years of experience, Sponder brings his unique outlook on life to the stage. Throughout his career he has starred in multiple TV and radio shows, produces and headlines in ‘Funny Monday – Israeli Comedy in English’ and has performed all over the world. Having gained a massive following on social media, Yohay most recently finished up a sold-out tour in the US with his new show “Self Loving Jew”. In his show, Yohay talks about self love, identity and faith. Yohay’s humor, smart wit and unapologetic attitude are the perfect antidote for even the toughest of times. He truly believes he can cure the world’s troubles one laugh at a time…but this time the joke’s on him!
Tal Vaknin
Tal Vaknin is an internationally acclaimed singer and composer of Jewish pop and soul music. Tal is known for his amazing vocal abilities and his success among all different streams of Jewish audiences both in Israel and abroad. Born in Jerusalem, and son of a musical cantorial parent, Tal was discovered at an early age as a musical prodigy child. Tal continued to wow audiences in concerts up until he joined the IDF. During his service in the IDF he performed in the Israeli Army band at bases all around the country.
Among his hits is the album “Prayers” with singer Yossi Azulay; his single “Aneni Basharim” written by singer Kobi Aflalo; his single “Neshama” which he wrote along with Barak Elisha; a music video duet with Israeli Superstar Gad Elbaz called “Emunah” which Tal composed together with the arranger Ran Aviv; “Clouds in the Clouds” which was written by Kobi Afallo;; the song “Soul” composed by Uriel Aharoni and arranged by Ran Aviv and Gad Elbaz; “Ala” which he composed and wrote together with Ma’ayan Tamir to the words of Rabbi Kook; “Morning” composed and written by Elhanan Elhadad along with a music video with Rudy Rochman, Gad Elbaz, Binyamin Elbaz and Aharon Holder; the Hebrew adaptation of the French singer Daniel Levy’s song “l’envie d’aimer”; ‘Hallo‘ a duet with singer Yossi Azulay; “Moda Ani”, a performance sign in 4 languages and the hit song “My Day”.
At the beginning of the Iron Swords War, Tal enlisted to establish a special unit in his area of residence and at the same time handled the donations of tactical equipment to two thousand soldiers in the various sectors every night since the beginning of the war. At the same time as his military service, Tal travels between Israel Defense Forces bases and performs for the soldiers. Tal is loved by his many fans.
Yechiel Jacobs
Yechiel Jacobs, catapulted into the limelight through his uproarious presence on social media, following October 7th, defending the state of Israel. With a knack for crafting relatable, factual and laugh out loud pro Israel content, Yechiel’s videos have reached millions of views and he has gained a dedicated following within just a few months.
However, Yechiel’s comedic journey doesn’t stop online. Encouraged by his growing popularity and craving direct interaction with his fans, he took to the stage, performing his first ever stand-up comedy show at the Laugh Factory in LA followed by New York Comedy Club, Westside Comedy Club, Comedy Bar in Canada, Improve Comedy Club in Florida, NJ, Mexico and more, bringing his infectious humor and magnetic charm to live audiences.
Come Laugh and witness the beginning of a rising star.
David Levitan
David Levitan is an internationally acclaimed Mentalist and Magician who has entertained hundreds of thousands of people at Corporate Dinners, Sales Meetings, Trade Shows and College Campuses throughout the United States, Europe and Canada to rave reviews. His clients include a long list of “A List” Celebrities and Fortune 500 companies
David knows what you are thinking. While looking in your eyes he senses your thoughts including your favorite places, special moments and happy memories. He reveals names of your friends, pets, and family members. His predictions and premonitions are always upbeat, fun and on target. David makes no claims of having supernatural powers or any psychic abilities at all. He cleverly uses psychology, body language, statistics, keen observations, subtle persuasion and other real-world techniques to create a show that is warm, funny and filled with tons of mind blowing moments. Most importantly you will have the time of your life participating in this highly interactive program. He is one of the most incredible performers that you will ever see!It’s Intriguing… It’s Extraordinary…It’s Amazing…It’s David Levitan!
Naomi Nachman
Naomi who was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, moved to New York 32 years ago. In 2004 Naomi started to her own kosher personal chef business, The Aussie Gourmet, to cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities.
Naomi has her own cooking show, Sunny Side Up, on the Kosher.com network and also hosts her own weekly show, “Table for Two with Naomi Nachman” on The Nachum Segal Network – in which discusses all food-related and travel topics. In addition, Naomi writes a monthly column for the Mishpacha magazine covering food and travel called “Off the Eaten Track”. She is also a contributing editor to The Jewish Home newspaper for the last 13 years. In 2017, Naomi published her debut cookbook,Perfect For Pesachwith Artscroll Publications; and in November, 2018 Naomi published her second cookbook,Perfect Flavorsalso with Artscroll Publications. In 2018, Naomi was invited to attend the New Jewish Media summit where she met with President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. She has also been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has made a variety of guest appearances on CBS TV in both NY and Washington, NBC Morning News, Fox 5 New York, and the Hallmark Channel and has been quoted by the Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal on Jewish food trends. Naomi is often sought after to do cooking demonstrations, book signings and to produce Kosher Chopped-style cooking competitions across the world, where she shares her immense enthusiasm and passion for food.
Brian Zev Steinberg
Zev Steinberg is a passionate WSET-certified wine enthusiast whose mission is to foster community through the shared love of wine, and to educate on the expanding market of premium kosher wines in a way that is practical and accessible for wine drinkers of all levels and experiences. He travels extensively to facilitate wine events and to link communities of kosher wine lovers across the United States, Israel and Europe. With a philosophy that taste is personal and each person’s wine journey unique, Zev conducts private and corporate tastings to empower consumers with the knowledge to shop for wines best suited for their individual preferences. Zev provides concierge services to a private client group, including cellar guidance and curation. You can follow Zev’s Instagram account WINE WITH ZEV or email him at zev@winewithzev.com for wine recommendations and reviews.
Bradley Schachter
For the past 25 years, Bradley Schachter has been one of the top event band leaders in America. He was raised as a child actor appearing in over 100 national commercials, voiceovers for Peanuts and Disney, TV and film. His big claim to fame was appearing in Halloween 3 as Little Buddy. On his way to the Broadway and SNL scene in 1991, Bradley went to Israel for the summer and stayed for almost 7 years. During that time, he earned his Rabbinical Ordination and began his career in live music. In 1999, he created Nefesh Music and has performed extensively throughout North America and Israel until 2020. Bradley was also part of the team that revived the Name That Tune brand while performing in the live show on the Las Vegas strip. Recently, Bradley retired from big band events and has just released a new series of cover lullaby albums and videos with his new brand available at Bradleysongs.com. Bradley is married to Leah and have four children and one really cute grandson.
Sheina Yarmush
Sheina Yarmush, a Los Angeles based artist, has been providing paint parties for her community for almost a decade. She started as a caricature artist, 20 years ago in Brooklyn, and now has an Art studio in the Art district of Melrose, West Hollywood, CA . Her exquisite 3-dimensional art and Glow Art masterpieces were displayed twice at LA fashion week, including a Glow Jerusalem and a Glow Lubavitcher Rebbe. She proudly displays her Jewish identity and has gotten positive feedback for it. In between leading paint parties, painting murals across the country and creating her own masterpieces, she is also an art teacher in three Jewish schools. When challenging one of her talented students to draw with simple crayons, Sheina took the challenge for herself and developed her own unique caricature style, drawing the faces from scribbles using crayons. Sheina’s positive high energy uplifts everyone around her.

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz is the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He has been a congregational Rabbi for over 30 years, and previously served pulpits in Montreal, Quebec and Mount Vernon, New York. He has always been deeply engaged in community affairs, and currently serves on the board of directors of the UJA-Federation of New York and the American Jewish Committee-NY. When he lived in Montreal, Rabbi Steinmetz served as a Vice President of the Montreal Federation, and held executive positions in the Montreal Hillel and the Canadian Jewish Congress. He has written for many publications including The Washington Post, The Daily News, The Globe and Mail, La Presse, The Jewish Journal, Haaretz, and The Jerusalem Post.
Rabbi Steinmetz received his ordination from Yeshiva University, where he was a fellow of the Gruss Kollel Elyon and has an M.A. in Jewish Philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and an M.A. in Education from Adelphi University. He is married to Lisa Schwartz, and they have four children.
Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine
Yosie Levine is the Rabbi of The Jewish Center in New York City. Before joining the Center, he served as the educational director of the Lauder Foundation’s Beit Midrash in Berlin, Germany and as the visiting scholar of Congregation Knesseth Israel in Birmingham, Alabama.
Rabbi Levine has taken a leadership role on the issue of day school affordability and has pioneered a communal model for sustaining excellent Jewish education. He is co-chair of the Manhattan Eruv and is active in numerous communal organizations including AIPAC, the Beth Din of America and UJA-Federation of New York, where he is a former Board Member.
His advocacy on behalf of Israel has made The Jewish Center a model for Israel activism both within and beyond the Religious Zionist community.
He earned a BA in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia College and received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary where he was a Wexner Graduate Fellow. He holds a PhD in Early Modern Jewish History from Yeshiva University’s Bernard Revel Graduate School and now sits on the Dean’s Council. His work has appeared in both scholarly and popular publications. His book,Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi and the Battlegrounds of the Early Modern Rabbinate (Littman Library, forthcoming) is the winner of the Association for Jewish Studies’ Jordan Schnitzer First Book Award.
Jonathan Conricus
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at FDD and Co-Founder of the nonprofit ShieldGiving, which works to ensure accurate, balanced, and factual reporting.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, brings 24 years of distinguished experience with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). A combat commander in Lebanon and Gaza, he also excelled in military diplomacy, foreign relations, and served as an international spokesperson for four years. As the first Israeli officer seconded to the United Nations (UN), Jonathan provided strategic analysis to support UN peacekeeping forces. While serving as IDF International Spokesman, Jonathan played a pivotal role in international media, offering expert analysis on complex military operations. He has contributed to hundreds of interviews across broadcast, print, and social media, reaching millions globally.
Beyond his military career, Jonathan is the host of the soon-to-launch show“The Bottom Line.”A passionate Zionist, he is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. Committed to promoting Israel’s global reputation, Jonathan co-founded the nonprofit ShieldGiving, an organization that engages with journalists through high-level briefings to ensure accurate, balanced, and factual reporting.
Through his ongoing efforts in Defending Israel On & Off the Airwaves, Jonathan continues to shape the media narrative, advocating for fair coverage of Israel in the international press. Residing in Israel with his family, Jonathan enjoys exploring new destinations on his motorcycle, embracing his adventurous spirit.
Eli Weinstein, LCSW
Eli Weinstein is a licensed therapist with private practices in New York and Nevada, currently living in Las Vegas with his wife Ariella, their two children, Rikki and Max, and their dog, Belle.
As the creator of ELIvation and host of The Dude Therapist Podcast, Eli blends expertise and relatability to transform mental health, parenting, and relationship discussions. Known for his “no BS” style, Eli empowers parents, couples, and young adults to better understand themselves and build stronger relationships through authentic, down-to-earth conversations.
In addition to his podcast, Eli is publishing a book with Wiley Publishers on parenting and relationships, furthering his mission to help people realize their potential with compassion, guidance, and realness. He’s been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and top podcasts like The Trauma Therapist and Mimosas With Moms, and has interviewed experts such as Dr. Edith Eger, Dr. Nicole LePera, Sharon Mazel and Dr. Tina Bryson.
Eli’s goal is simple: to make mental health conversations accessible, engaging, and even fun. Through events, seminars, therapy, coaching, and his podcast, he breaks down emotional challenges into approachable insights that feel like chatting with a friend who happens to be a licensed professional.
Ariella Noveck
Ariella Noveck: Journalist, Media Strategist, and Co-Founder of Shield Communications PR and the nonprofit ShieldGiving, Advancing Accurate and Balanced Reporting.
Ariella Noveck is a seasoned Journalist, Media Strategist, and News Producer with over a decade of experience at top broadcast outlets including CNN, FOX, MSNBC, Bloomberg News, CBS,and ABC News. Her career goes beyond reporting, as she Co-Founded Shield Communications PR, which is dedicated to shaping how stories are told and ensuring accuracy in reporting, particularly on issues impacting the Jewish community and Israel. She later Co-Founded ShieldGiving, a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism and addressing misinformation. Through ShieldGiving, she works to change the narrative around Israel and advocate for balanced coverage.
One of her key initiatives is creating Journalist Delegations to Israel through her nonprofit, ShieldGiving. The first delegation, piloted during the week of October 7th, provided journalists with a firsthand experience of Israel and the opportunity to engage directly with those affected by the ongoing conflict. Ariella’s commitment to fighting antisemitism extends beyond the newsroom.
Morton A. Klein
Morton A. Klein is National President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the oldest pro-Israel group in the U.S., founded in 1897. Mr. Klein is widely regarded as one of the leading Jewish activists in the United States. Morton Klein is a child of Holocaust survivors, born in a displaced persons camp in Gunzberg, Germany.
The ational Jewish weekly,The Forward, named Morton Klein one of the top five Jewish leaders in the U.S. today, stating “It’s impossible to deny that Klein has been extraordinarily effective.” The U.S. Department of State has awarded Klein a “Certificate of Appreciation” “in recognition of outstanding contributions to national and international affairs,” after he delivered a major address there. He received the World Zionist Organization Award for Outstanding Leadership, the only leader recognized at the World Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland and presented by philanthropist Dr. Miri Adelson in August 2022. He is a member of the International Board of Governors of Ariel University in Israel.
Morton Klein worked in three administrations as an economist in Washington, D.C. He has served as a biostatistician at UCLA School of Public Health and the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif., having worked closely with two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling. He received the Jabotinsky Award from The Christians and Jews United for Israel group. Mr. Klein was also a lecturer in mathematics and statistics at Temple University.
The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent named Morton Klein one of the top dozen “Jewish activists of the century.” TheNY Jewish Week(largest Federation paper) has named him one of the top ten Jewish leaders who have made a difference. TheJerusalem Posthas called the ZOA, “one of the most important and influential groups in the U.S. today.” TheWall Street Journalcalled Morton Klein “heroic and the most credible advocate for Israel on the American Jewish scene today,” and we should “snap a salute to those who were right about Oslo and Arafat all along, including Morton Klein who was wise, brave, and unflinchingly honest. When the history of the American Jewish struggle in these years is written, Mr. Klein will emerge as an outsized figure.”
The New York Times, in a profile called “Public Lives,” called Morton Klein, “a man who ferrets out antisemitism wherever it is, a rare voice from the outset in the American Jewish community against the Oslo Accords, and an iconoclast who is a prolific speechmaker, writer, and Congressional lobbyist.”