Live Trip Updates – July 22, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-402: The group had a very exciting day, which began before dawn. They woke up extra early to climb Masada and view the incredible sunrise over the Israeli desert from the top. On Masada, several members of…

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Live Trip Updates – July 21, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-402: The group began their day today with a tour of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Then, they traveled to Har Herzl National Memorial, which honors Israeli soldiers who lost their lives. Being at these…

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Live Trip Updates – July 20, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-400: The group enjoyed a walking tour of the Old City’s Jewish Quarter, including a visit to the Western Wall. Then they headed to downtown Jerusalem and Israel’s famous Ben Yehuda Street. Finally, time for a…

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Live Trip Updates – July 19, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-400: The group started their day with some time to relax for Shabbat. They also enjoyed a walking tour of the Israel Museum and the Knesset, which is Israel’s legislative committee. In the evening, they welcomed in the…

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Live Trip Updates – July 18, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-400: Today, the group began with a tour of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial and museum. After an emotional good-bye with their Israeli peers, the group visited the awesome Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem’s largest open-air market. For…

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Live Trip Updates – July 17, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-400: Today’s update comes directly from staffer Matt L: We have had such an incredible experience in Israel! From wading through the Jordan River to hiking through the Negev, we’ve seen and done so much. But…

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Live Trip Updates – July 16, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-395: Not long after sunrise, the group awoke ready and excited the final activities in the desert.  First a hike in the Nahal Haverim Canyon and then a visit to the Naot Farm, a desert farm…

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Survey Says: Masada!

  In our end of trip survey we asked our participants the following question: What was your favorite activity and why? Over the next few weeks we’ll be spotlighting a few of the different activities and places that meant the most to participants.  First up, Masada! Masada is an ancient fortification at the top of…

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Live Trip Updates – July 15, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-395 and TL-30-396: A banner day for these groups in what many call “the best day of any Birthright trip.” Waking up at 4:00 a.m., the groups ascended Masada via the Roman Ramp and enjoyed watching the sunrise from…

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Day 4: Camels, and Coffee, and Goats Oh My!

  Alumna Rachel Lehrman attended a trip to Israel with Israel Outdoors this past January.  While on the trip she kept a blog recording her thoughts about the trip.  Below we share day 4 of her trip.  To see other posts from her trip check out Rachel’s blog.  January 13, 2014 – Day 4 This…

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