Updates from Israel

Our Israeli group members joined us bright and early. They jumped right in and we couldn’t be more excited to have them. Today was a day filled with immersion into Jerusalem life. We started our day with walking through the old city learning the history of Jerusalem as we made our way to the Kotel…

Our morning started a little differently as we had to change itinerary a bit due to rocket threats in the North. On the way to Jerusalem we had some serious but funny Q&A sessions. We all took it in stride as it allowed for a quick hike, a trip to the tayelet, and a special…

Wow, what an amazing few days group 464 has had. After a long flight from Los Angeles we landed in Ben Gurion and met our tour guide Hannan. We then drove up north and did a pit stop at Caesarea for a welcome ceremony before heading to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and some…

Our shabbat was restful and reflective. We had a chill morning with an optional torah study and an optional beach trip. Everyone joined back together for shabbos lunch followed by naps, games, and some even took a walk to a nearby park. Before dinner we reflected on our individual and group Jewish values.  We then…

All parts of our day were fun filled and related to the Kinneret (the sea of Galilee). We started the day with a nature walk/mini hike to a lookout point where our amazing tour guide Reut showed us the view of the upper Galilee. She also shared the 4 cities in Israel that our considered…

We landed in Eretz Yisrael at 4am with our excited group of 21 participants and 2 staffers! We met our amazing tour guide, Reut, medic/guard Shmuel, and bus driver, Eli. After some quick ice breakers we were on our way to Casarea National Park. We saw ancient Roman ruins while we felt our first sea…

We began our morning in Tel Aviv by choosing between two activities: a culinary tour of walking around tel aviv tasting exploring and singing music into our tastebuds, and a improv workshop where we engaged in communication games and stepped into the present moment.  After we walked through shik ha Carmel, kerem hatemaneim and landed…

Today was an adventurous day, be woken from sleep by a roosters call, from our exceptional guide at 3:50 AM. We began with a morning of tea and cookies before embarking on a breathtaking sunrise hike up Masada. After taking in the stunning views, we toured Masada and learned about the history and heroic story…

Today began with a meaningful visit to the Har Herzl National Military Cemetery, where we paid tribute to fallen soldiers and heard stories from our friends about their loved ones who are buried there. Afterward, we had lunch on our own in Jerusalem, enjoying local cuisine and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. In the afternoon,…

Today was a day filled with diverse experiences. We started by welcoming Shabbat with a leisurely morning, allowing ourselves more time to rest. Our day continued with a visit to the Israel Museum, where we immersed ourselves in art and history spanning from ancient times, to modern expression, inspiration and resilience.   Lunch at the hotel…