Israel Trip 2011: Share Our Journey!
Day 11: Last Day in Jerusalem
Our guides, Mike and Doron, and Rabbi Hirsch as well, have reminded us that memory is a central theme of Judaism. Today’s programs gave us the opportunity to delve into our distant past through an archaeological dig for fragments of our ancient culture or to recall the events of the last ...
Day 10: Shabbat in Jerusalem
This morning we enjoyed sleeping in. At 1:00 pm we split into two groups. The group led by Mike walked to a park and studied ancient poetry witten by Yehuda Amichai. The group led by Doron toured the Christian quarter and went to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Afterwards, people had the option ...
Day 9: Jerusalem
We awoke this morning with a jolt due to our Blackberries that decided to "spring forward" for some reason. Since we were up, we took our time getting to breakfast and sending good wishes to Steve Eick in the Jerusalem Marathon. All streets were shut down and loud music blared! Steve finished in 3 ...
Day 8: Ramon Crater, Moshavim, Jerusalem
Ramon Crater, Moshavim, Jerusalem
Day 7: Kibbutz Lotan, Timna and the Reality of Israel
Today was quite the day! While we were excited to be in the southern city of Eilat and head to Kibbutz Lotan and Timna, we ended the afternoon with the reality of what Israel is all about and how the current tension in this land often leaves you with discomfort and sadness. While traveling today, ...
Day 6: Masada, Dead Sea, Eilat
We're in Eilat Today!
Day 5: Kfar Bar Am, B'nai Mitzvah, Golan Heights, Safed
Kfar Bar Am, B'nai Mitzvah, Golan Heights, Safed
Day 4: Yemin Orde, Kfar Blum
Yemin Orde, Kfar Blum
Almost Day 4 - Post Purim Spiel
Late-Night Spiel Viewing!
Day 3: Shabbat in Tel Aviv
Shabbat in Tel Aviv
