Updates from Israel

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…

#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…

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…