Posts by Megan Michalow

*Day 1*  After traveling for half a day, we arrived in Israel!! What were we feeling? Had we slept? Were we too excited to sleep?  Stepping off the plane and entering Ben Gurion Airport we were welcomed by the familiar balagan of Israeli lines and the ramp to baggage claim, lined with pictures of hostages…

*Day 1*  After traveling for half a day, we arrived in Israel!! What were we feeling? Had we slept? Were we too excited to sleep?  Stepping off the plane and entering Ben Gurion Airport we were welcomed by the familiar balagan of Israeli lines and the ramp to baggage claim, lined with pictures of hostages…

Shalom from Israel!  After a smooth day of traveling, our group settled in at the Lago hotel in Tiberius. Everyone has been socializing and getting to know each other over the past 48 hours and the group is already off to a strong start!  This morning we started off with a group breakfast at the…

We have had such a beautifully hectic week on our trip! After leaving the north, we were so lucky to experience a sad yet meaningful Yom HaZikaron and upbeat and exciting Yom HaAtzmaut in Tel Aviv! From there, we had the opportunity to volunteer on a military base and celebrate Israel’s independence with the soldiers.…

We are having a blast exploring Jerusalem! Toured the old city, visited the kotel and even joined a bar mitzvah. We finished the day off with lunch at Machane Yehuda!

Hi y’all!! Here is bus 7s first update! Shalom!! Israel Outdoors Bus 7 has had a very eventful first day and a half in the holy land!! We arrived yesterday morning and hit the ground running with our new Israeli best friends that greeted us at the airport with lots of energy! We drove north…

Wow, what a journey! We have experienced so much together and will have memories to slay a lifetime. Our connection lasts far beyond this closing dinner we just concluded. As we prepare for our flights home, or for some, extending and exploring more of Israel, we reflect on our journey together. Words can’t quite describe…

Day in Tel Aviv learning more about October 7th and Israel today. Saying it was an emotional day would be an understatement, but we are supporting each other through these challenging realizations and realities. Together, as a newly formed chosen family, we stand tall and move forward, slowly slowly, but not alone. Tomorrow is our…

Jerusalem & Masada – the adventures continue as we count down our final 48hrs together. Best,Gadi, Hal, Sadie

We have had such a busy and enjoyable time thus far! Yad Vashem, Jerusalem , Shabbat- oh my! We are bonding and learning together. Off to the Beduion tents tomorrow, then hike Masada and enjoy the Dead Sea. Our adventure continues! With gratitude,Gadi, Hal, Sadie