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…

Today started with waking up in Jerusalem, where we began our day with excitement by meeting our 8 Israeli peers who will be joining our family for the next 5 days! We continued our day by visiting Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial and museum. The experience was deeply moving as we learned about the history…

Day 3 We woke up, packed our bags and headed down for breakfast where we were greeted by tastes of Tiberias, dried fruits, salads, eggs and breads! After loading our bags, we set off on our trusted Bus 100 to our next location: ATV RIDES AT TZIPORI. Tzipori took us on a journey, literally! We…

On our last day in Tiberias we awoke to a shining sun rising over the Sea of Galilee. After a breakfast of many delicious dishes, we filled water, packed our hats and sunscreens and climbed into Bus 100 driven by Jaudat.  We arrived at Tel Israel (a small hill that has been built up over…

*Day 1*  After traveling for half a day, we arrived in Israel!! What were we feeling? Had we slept? Were we too excited to sleep?  Stepping off the plane and entering Ben Gurion Airport we were welcomed by the familiar balagan of Israeli lines and the ramp to baggage claim, lined with pictures of hostages…

*Day 1*  After traveling for half a day, we arrived in Israel!! What were we feeling? Had we slept? Were we too excited to sleep?  Stepping off the plane and entering Ben Gurion Airport we were welcomed by the familiar balagan of Israeli lines and the ramp to baggage claim, lined with pictures of hostages…

Shalom from Israel!  After a smooth day of traveling, our group settled in at the Lago hotel in Tiberius. Everyone has been socializing and getting to know each other over the past 48 hours and the group is already off to a strong start!  This morning we started off with a group breakfast at the…

We have had such a beautifully hectic week on our trip! After leaving the north, we were so lucky to experience a sad yet meaningful Yom HaZikaron and upbeat and exciting Yom HaAtzmaut in Tel Aviv! From there, we had the opportunity to volunteer on a military base and celebrate Israel’s independence with the soldiers.…

We are having a blast exploring Jerusalem! Toured the old city, visited the kotel and even joined a bar mitzvah. We finished the day off with lunch at Machane Yehuda!