Updates from Israel
TL-41-351 Update 4
The last few days we got to experience Israel the way the Israelis do between Memorial and Independence days. The group opened up and shared personal stories and also how they felt visiting Yad Vashem (the Holocaust memorial and museum) and Har Herzl (the national military cemetery). It was a very moving and very challenging…
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We made it safely to Israel yesterday and hopped on the bus to Kibbutz Malkiya. Everyone got a good nights rest and after breakfast and our morning ice breakers we’re heading to the Golan Heights for a beautiful hike and wine tasting in the afternoon.
Read MoreTL-41-212 Update 3
The group is having a blast! Today we hiked Masada after a beautiful evening under the stars sleeping at the Bedouin tents in the desert (pics to come)! Jerusalem was mystical and full of history, and modern nightlife and colorful markets! We separated Shabbat from the week with havdallah and got to venture into the…
Read MoreTL-41-210 Update 3
After resting for Shabbat, bus 210 first visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Museum. They then visited Har Herzel, the National Military Cemetery. After they drove to the desert where they will have a bonfire and their overnight desert experience.
Read MoreTL-41-49 Update 1
Hello Friends and Family of bus #49! We are having such an amazing time here in Israel and have had some very jam packed days up to now with many more to come. Some highlights include a visit to Israel’s largest winery in the Golan Hights, jamming out to ancient kabalistic instruments in the mystic…
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Update from Instagram: אהבה Rutgers Birthright spreading the love !! 🇮🇱🚌🌍🐪😎#rutgersbirthright #rutgers #bus351 #rutgershillel
Read MoreTL-41-209 Update 2
Updated 1/13 with photos! See below. Yesterday we spent the much of the morning and part of the afternoon at Har Herzl and Yad Vashem. Both destinations were jarring and emotionally impact. In our unpacking and sharing session later in the day, I was impressed with how well many of the participants were able to…
Read MoreTL-41-291 Update 2
Here’s a photo of our group at Masada. We woke up at 4:30am, rolled out of bed, fueled up and we’re off to hike the mountain just in time for sunrise. The view was beautiful and it was a moment of gratitude. We toured the remnants of the old fortress, listened to the tale as…
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We have finished our time in the North and heading to Jerusalem for Shabbat. In the North we saw two of the holy cities; Tzfat and Tiberias. A Jeep tour along the Syrian boarder helped all of us see the history and better understand the layout of the conflict going on right now with the…
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Update from Instagram post which can be found HERE. #bus210 met up with the Israeli soldiers in Haifa, wine tasted in the tulip winery, and I’m drove down to Jerusalem!🇮🇱 #israeloutdoors #bubirthright
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