Updates from Israel

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 

Shalom shalom!  Wow, here we goooo! So we met at the JFK airprot and had a nice long flight. Once we arrived in Israel, we got logistics settled (SIM cards, exchange money, and anything else needed to be sorted).  We then had some food and coffee, and then went to the site where David and…

After landing we met our guide, medic, and driver. We exchanged money, ate breakfast, got SIM cards, and traveled north to do shehecheyanu at Aqueduct Caesarea. We continued on to Ein Tzur, where we toured Hanadiv Gardens, went for a hike, dipped our toes in a small pool, and got to know eachother with some…

And just like that Day One is complete for trip TL-48-93!After a record breaking flight across the Atlantic, we landed in Tel Aviv and took off for the North! Because of our early arrival, we had time for an impromptu beach visit at the Caesarea Aqueduct. Sandy toes and ocean breezes do well for tired…

On Thursday we went riding on the ATVs, followed by by a trip to Tzfat (where the participants got to see an amazing synagogue and shop in the Artist’s Colony). The participants then got to enjoy Amiad Winery. On Friday before Shabbat, we went to Yad Vashem. The participants opened up about their own family…

We are halfway through our second day in Israel. Everyone was exhausted but excited yesterday after getting off the plane. We went to Caesarea where the participants started learning about the history of the region and the country. Afterward, they had their first Israeli lunch 🙂 We gave them a few hours to relax at…

Day 7- Our last day in Jerusalem.  Participants have been learning about Jewish history, tradition, and culture. From the mysticism of Tzfat to the religious significance of Jerusalem. We learned by day and rejoiced by night.  In Jerusalem, students experienced the bustle of Mahane Yehuda, the open-air market as Israelis do their weekly shopping in…