Updates from Israel

Day 2 Theme borders and neighbors…  We started today with a trip to the northern Golan where we went to an outlook on Har Ben Tal overlooking the Syrian border.  While there our tour guide, Hannan, taught us more about the history of Israel, its establishment, and its relationship with bordering countries. We also learned about…

Hi, We are having an amazing time in our first 24 hours in Israel. Here are some updates. Last night we checked into the north and had an orientation and our first Israeli dinner. We hiked, rafted, and went to a winery before dinner, and then had some more educational learning. Here are some pictures!…

#Bus551 has had a busy few days! We’ve spent the last 3 days in the North of Israel exploring new places and heights. On our first full day, we traveled to a water river hike in Hatzbani where we walked through the river and a small waterfall. Afterward, we went to a lookout point where…

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…