Updates from Israel

Bus #258 has finally arrived. We were welcomed in Tel Aviv with the amazing @israeloutdoors team. We drove up North to Zikhron Ya’akov were we had our first lunch in Israel. Then we toured Zikhron Ya’akov and learned about the rich history that makes it so unique. We then went to such a special place…

Our group arrived today in Israel bright and early and then we headed over to Caesarea. Caesarea National Park has a large Roman amphitheater and a historic port. It inherited its name from the ancient city of Caesarea Maritima and was built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BCE as a major port. We later had…

– Binyamina Winery  – Zikhron Ya’akov botanical gardens  – Haifa overlook  – Banias waterfall in upper Galilee  – ATV ride to beautiful overlook in Dishon 

What an incredible week it’s been! Our group is a family, and every family has a name. We decided on “ze ma esh”, which translates to “it is what it is.” This is a lighthearted way to laugh at our need for flexibility in this often unpredictable country! Our mantra is to go with the…

We are now departing Jerusalem for Tiberias. Our group has enjoyed free time and tours in the holy city, and 5 participants had a B’nei Mitzvah at the Western Wall. We loved the bright colors and flavors of Machane Yehuda, as well as the rich history and spirituality in the Old City. Looking forward to…

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…