Posts by Megan Michalow

Group 145 has officially begun our Birthright journey! We had a fantastic first day landing in Israel and settling into the rhythm of the trip. After touching down in Tel Aviv, we met our incredible tour guide, Hannan, an experienced and passionate guide who will be with us throughout the journey. Our first stop was…

We have arrived in Israel and settled into the magical Kibbutz Afik in the Golan Heights for a restful Shabbat as we kick off our adventure. Today we bonded as a new family, went for a walk around the kibbutz, and enjoyed this stunning view of the Sea of Galilee!

Walking Through History, Memory, and Modern Israel One of the most powerful parts of our Birthright journey has been how much we’ve learned—not just by hearing stories, but by actually being in the places where history happened.Our time in Jerusalem was especially meaningful. Walking through the Old City, we learned about the deep religious and…

We kicked off the day at Shehecheyanu at the Caesarea Aqueduct, standing where ancient Roman engineering meets the Mediterranean Sea. With the waves crashing nearby and the sun rising over the stones, it was the perfect setting to reflect on being here together. After the moment, we jumped straight into ice breakers, helping everyone loosen…

Chag Hanukkah Sameach from Kibbutz Ayelet HaShachar. After a lengthy delay, we were thrilled to arrive in Israel and everyone remained in good spirits throughout the entire trip.  We made the most of the delay, and the passengers on the plane came together to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with blessings and songs. On…

We landed in Israel on Wednesday morning and began our experience in the north. Our first stop was Haifa, where we visited the breathtaking Bahá’í Gardens. From there, we continued to Akko for lunch and explored the city’s rich Crusader history. We then made our way to Tiberias, where we’ve been based for the first…

From Jet Lag to Jeep Tours: Our First Days  We landed in Israel bright and early at 5:00 AM on Wednesday—and didn’t waste a second. After a quick change and some much-needed coffee, we kicked things off with a peaceful stroll through the Hanadiv Gardens. Soon after we were exploring the historic streets of Zichron…

First, we landed late last night circa 8 p.m. Israel time. We had an amazing omelette sandwich dinner and met our most spectacularly electric fabulous tour guide, Yonaton. Our group of 16 participants quickly bonded through interviewing each other in groups of 3 then introducing one another to the group. We drove up north to Kibbutz Afik…