Updates from Israel

During our stay at the Bedouin tents, we participated in a drumming lesson, learned about Bedouin hospitality, meditated under the stars, and slept outside. 

Bus 551 has officially touched down in Israel! After a brief layover in Toronto, we arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for our first day of Birthright with Israel Outdoors.  After boarding the bus, we stopped for a brief lunch before heading to Caesaria. Originally built by King Herod, Caesaria is a city…

Hi! We started the morning with another educational seminar. A long-serving Israeli diplomat named Ido discussed topics such as Israel’s international “brand” image and how Birthright allows us to build an emotional connection with Israel. We even discussed things like Albert Einstein’s impact on Israel.Next, we filed into the bus for a ride to Mobileye,…

Hi! We started the day with a seminar. Then we hit the road for Mount Bental, a dormant volcano overlooking Israel’s border with Lebanon and Syria. Next, we visited the remnants of what once was a Syrian base within Israeli territory before it was retaken by the IDF. All along the way, Retired IDF soldier…

Hi! A bunch of us woke up bright and early to watch the sunrise over the Golan Heights. After breakfast, we boarded the bus for a hike in Tel Dan, the Northeastern-most point of Israel. We walked through trails of dense foliage along clear streams of rushing water. Then we got back on the bus…

#Bus494 continued their Israel journey in the South with a Jeep tour in the desert. We spent an incredible night in the Negev and slept in Bedouin tents. We also got to meet with a Bedouin woman who taught us about the Bedouin culture and lifestyle. Afterward, we had a relaxing night of stargazing followed…

We have arrived in Israel! The first stop is Zikhron Ya’akov for a mindfulness workshop and cold springs.  – Stephanie

After a long flight, our group of 34 landed at Ben Gurion airport before our bus ride to the ancient port city of Caesarea. Next up, was Zikron Ya’akov one of Israel’s first modern cities. For an hour, we got to eat amazing food like falafel and shawarma before exploring all the nearby shops. We…