Updates from Israel

We can’t believe we’re halfway done with our trip already! We spent the last couple of days in and around Tel Aviv, exploring many areas of the city including Neve Tzedek and Shuk HaCarmel. Before Shabbat we spent the afternoon relaxing on the beach which was a much needed rest after a very busy first couple…

Greetings from bus 480!Since last we checked in, we have had so many great experiences! We spent a few meaningful days in Jerusalem where we visited the Old City, the Kotel, the shuk, Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl. Then we traveled to the South and enjoyed great hospitality in a Bedouin tent, followed by a…

Our journey continued toward the small town in the desert call Yeruham, where we were greeted by Jojo and his wife for a celebratory meal with songs and lots of couscous 🙂 After some refreshing smoothies and warm hummus and falafel we were off again towards Masada and it’s infamous snake path. From morning sunrise…

On May 27, we spent the day in Jerusalem. We started off the morning at Machaneh Yehudah Market, trying the freshest juices and most delicious pastries! Next up was the Western Wall for a spiritual experience, and then off to the Jewish Quarter in the Old City for lunch and the rest of the afternoon.…

UT Hillel Bus 226 had a busy few days, full of activities and tours, and we ended the weekend after a restful Shabbat. On Day 3, we woke up to tour the mystical city of Tzfat, which had beautiful art galleries and shops to look through. We had an upgraded lunch at Mitbalim in Rosh…

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem! So far we’ve been to the Banias waterfall in the North, rafted on the Jordan River, visited Tzfat and yesterday we got to go to the Western Wall and see the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ve been loving our trip.

Hello, this is Maria and Walter from Bus 229.During our first 3 days we visited Tiberias, Tzfat, and Jerusalem. During our visits, we rafted at Kibbutz Goshrim and enjoyed a wine tasting at the Rimon Winery.

On our first full day in Israel we woke up from sleeping at a kibbutz and hiked up Masada! Followed by a dip in the Dead Sea and a dinner with Bedouins. Starting off our adventure with a packed and sunny day and looking forward to a restful Shabbat in Be’er Sheva.

Greetings! Today we travelled to the mystical city of Tzfat. We visited a beautiful old synagogue, handmade candle shop, and archeological tunnel site. Our inner artists were unleashed in a spiritual painting session. We then wandered the lovely blue and stone streets and browsed local artists’ shops. After fueling up with some falafel, we headed…

Hello! My name is Jonas, I’m a rising senior at BU, and I’m writing today’s update for the trip blog! Day 2 — Wednesday, May 25th: This morning, after a quick breakfast at our hotel, we set out to hike Mt. Arbel. Or, rather to hike down Mt. Arbel (our bus dropped us off at…