Updates from Israel

#Bus494 back with an update after a relaxing weekend in Katzrin! Sunday morning we headed to Tzfat where we met with Eyal Dror to discuss the complex geopolitical situation in Israel. We walked around the mystical city of Tzfat, had a delicious lunch out then headed to Tel Aviv for the night! Monday morning we…

Today we woke up in the beautiful city of Katzrin. We drove up to Tel Dan Nature Reserve and went hiking. We saw amazing different plant life and learned about the historical Tel Dan which is one of the most ancient mounds in Israel. We also passed through ancient sites such as the Abraham Gate…

This morning our group of 30 participants and two staff, who all flew together from JFK, landed in beautiful Tel Aviv! We met our tour guide, medic, and bus driver, and then headed north to the city of Katzrin. Our first stop was at בית הבד של הגולן – Olea Essence where we learned about and…

Quest #Bus334 made it to Tel Aviv (ya habibi) on Sunday afternoon. We arrived to our hotel in Jaffa, which was right by Shuk Hapishpeshim. We had a free night where we got some amazing gelato from Anita, and explored the surrounding area.  Monday morning we went on a walking tour in Jaffa, which included the magnificent…

Shalom from Tel Aviv We journeyed from the North to Jerusalem. On our way, we met with the leader of the Druze community who had an incredible outlook on life and how the only way we will have peace will be by living together with mutual respect. While we may not agree with each other’s…

Hi! Birthright Israel Outdoors #Bus334 hit the ground running from day one! Everything ran smoothly starting at JFK, our group hit a record time with the check-in process in under an hour. Israel Outdoors staff were impressed from the get-go that everyone was speedy and punctual. A true blessing! After landing on Thursday evening, we…

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 Tzfat, our tour guide Adam invited the group to meet his family. His wife Tamar and four of…

Hi! #Bus840 grew a little more as we are joined by 6 Israelis! In the morning, we took a Jeep tour around Yad Kennedy. The beautiful area filled with fruit trees, pine trees, ancient springs, and byzantine history provided a fun start to the day. Then we had some delicious watermelon! Afterward, we went digging…

Hey! #Bus840 takes the Jordan River! Today was jam-packed, starting with a hike along the Tel Dan River. We all enjoyed spending some time in nature and, in the end, even got to dip our feet in the water (or swim for those more adventurous). After grabbing a delicious falafel lunch, we headed to the…

Shalom from Birthright! With only a few bumps in the road, our group of 32 participants on UJA’s Zenkel Birthright trip landed in Israel! When we arrived, we were greeted by Gadi our educational guide, Ofir the medic, and Waseem our incredible driver, along with some rugalach! We then got right on the bus and…