Updates from Israel

Hello! After a restful Shabbat we got a timely start and headed out for a day of water activities. It was a calming spiritual journey that brought the group together. We took turns holding one another as we floated in the lagoon feeling totally at peace with nature and ourselves. Especially since last night’s program…

Hi! We’ve been off to a great start so far! Last night we landed, got our bags, SIM cards, and dinner and then made it on the bus over to Tiberias in northern Israel where we had an orientation and were able to get some sleep before a busy first day. Today we got up…

Bus #258’s first Sunday in Israel was a busy one filled with learning about spirituality in Tzfat. We started our day with an amazing mediation at Ascent, toured Tzfat, and learned about mysticism in Kabbalah. We had an amazing quest to explore Tzfat with the program called Explore Your Own Way. Some people tasted cheese,…

We made it just in time for Shabbat. After a busy day in the Arbel National Forest hiking, learning about the history of the Galilee Region, and rafting down the Jordan River we were able to come together for a Kabbalat Shabbat. After dinner we started our Jewish identity journey and continued to form our…

Resting up on the way to Jerusalem after canoeing on the Jordan River and touring the mystical city of Tzfat. We’re looking forward to our night out in Jerusalem tonight!

Bus #258’s first day was on a Friday which is a great way to end the week! We started with a mindfulness medication in the morning. We than hiked the Majrase pathway which was so refreshing for on the hot Israeli day. The stream was cold and went up to our hips. We than went…

Pride Parade. Mostly everyone has glitter on and is excited to celebrate. 

Group 255 (after some flight delays) has made it to Israel and is enjoying Tel Aviv Pride! We’re looking forward to getting to know each other better tomorrow during Shabbat. Look for more updates from our group soon!

TL-46-489 had a busy and great first day!  Straight off the plane we got moving with our incredible guide Ephraim.  We had a bit of a drive to our first accommodations at the Golan Field School. We saw open land near Haifa and a lot of kibbutzim.  The first photos attached are from a scenic…