Updates from Israel
TL-44-1733 Update 2
Splish splash we were having a bash! Today we focused on the importance of water in Israel through a water hike in the Snir River as well as river rafting. Beyond its obvious necessity for life, water can be a powerful political motivation in a region where it is scarce. At Mt. Bental, we learned…
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After a 11 hour flight, 2 COVID tests, and a 3 hour drive north to Tiberias, our group still remains excited and energized for our exploration of Israel. The first thing we did? Eat! Fresh Israeli salad, chicken schnitzel, and other treats greeted us as we arrived at our kibbutz. Once we had a moment…
Read MoreTL-44-632 Update 6
In the past 24 hours we stayed at the Bedouin tents, learned about and met some camels, climbed Masada at sunrise, floated in the Dead Sea, and arrived in Tel Aviv!! Here are some pictures of all the fun and exciting things we’ve been up to 🙂
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Today we visited Yad Vashem where we learned about the Holocaust through the powerful as well as difficult museum experience. Next we went to Mount Herzl where we learned about those who lost their lives for Israel. Now we’re headed to the Bedouin Tents!! Also thank you Michael Eglash for coming to meet our group!!
Read MoreTL-44-632 Update 4
Shabbat Shalom! To bring in Shabbat we dressed in white, lit Shabbat candles, and did a Shabbat gift exchange as a group. Today we enjoyed a day of rest in Jerusalem. We spent time as a group engaging in discussions and ice breaker activities and our amazing Israeli soldiers led us in some very fun…
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This morning we started off with a tour of the Roman Hot Springs in Tiberias. We had so much fun at Aqua Kef where we enjoyed the inflatable water equipment and swam in the Kineret Then we stopped in Zichron Yakov for a delicious lunch on our way to Jerusalem where we ate dinner and explored…
Read MoreTL-44-638 Update 1
Update from Staff Gene – It hasn’t even been 48 hours since our Pride trip landed in israel and we’ve already done so much! After a very late night arrival and passing through the pandemic safety tests at the airport, we headed to Tel Aviv to collapse into beds and get ready for the first…
Read MoreTL-44-632 Update 2
We started our day with a hike in the Golan Heights in Gamla where we learned about the history of the region while taking in the incredible views After we went to the Golan Heights Winery where we learned about the process of wine making and got to try some delicious wines made at the winery…
Read MoreTL-44-209/1710 Update 2
Hello, We’ve been so busy enjoying each day to the fullest that time has flown by. We’ve swam in the Mediterranean Sea and floated in the Dead Sea. We’ve enjoyed Shabbat in Jerusalem and explored the old city. We had a meaningful experience at Yad Vashem and reflected upon our experiences under the stars in…
Read MoreTL-44-620 Update 1
Wow what an amazing day with Israel Outdoors Bus 620 in Tzfat! We started the day by getting clearance from our COVID tests to start the day! Well, all of us except for 2 who unfortunately had to stay in Tel Aviv today with Yosh, our madrich (counselor) while they did another serological covid test because…
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