Live Trip Updates- August 8, 2014

Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group…

TL-30-411 and TL-30-412: These groups departed for home early this morning. We will miss you!

TL-30-413: The group enjoyed the day exploring Jerusalem, starting out with a tour of the City of David. They then continued to the Old City, venturing through the Jewish Quarter and spending time at the Kotel. The group then visited Mahane Yehuda, an open-air marketplace, before preparing for Shabbat.

TL-30-414 and TL-30-415: These groups took a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, stopping at the Kotel for personal reflections, and placed notes in the ancient stones. They then explored the colorful Mahane Yehuda, where they had time to shop for delicious treats as well as witness the locals hustling through the marketplace before heading back to their hotel to get ready for Shabbat.

TL-30-416: This Atlanta Federation community trip started the day with an amazing breakfast buffet before heading to the Old City of Jerusalem. There they saw the tomb of King David, reflected at the Western Wall, and visited the Davidson Center. They wandered through Mahane Yehuda and then had time for relaxation and swimming at the hotel before getting ready for Shabbat. Check out some photos from today…

TL-30-417 and TL-30-418: These groups began the day with a scenic lookout from the Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem. They then toured the Old City and Mahane Yehuda, where they were able to get in a full day of fun before settling down for Shabbat and the weekend. Check out some photos from today…

TL-30-419 and TL-30-791: Today was off to an exciting start for these groups as they were joined by their Israeli peers! Together, they all traveled through Jerusalem, exploring the Jewish Quarter and the Old City. The Israelis were able to guide their new American friends through the crowded and lively Mahane Yehuda before preparing for a relaxing Shabbat.

TL-30-420 and TL-30-422: The day for these groups began with a beautiful hike on Mount Arbel before departing for Jerusalem. Once in Jerusalem, they were joined by their Israeli peers, who will be spending the next few days as participants on their program. They enjoyed the amazing view from Armon Hanatziv Promenade and then went through Mahane Yehuda prior to the beginning of Shabbat.

TL-30-421: The group landed in Israel very early this morning and, after a long journey, all is well in Israel! After arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, the group met their Israeli tour guide, Hadar, and headed straight to the beautiful Mediterranean city of Caesarea. They took in views of the city’s ancient Roman ruins, played ice breaker games, and participated in an opening ceremony on the beach. They continued north, stopping at the Stela Maris lookout in the city of Haifa, where they were able to view the entire city and and its beautiful sea port. In the evening, the group checked into a kibbutz. They enjoyed walking around the area, as it was their first time ever visiting a kibbutz. Before their evening program, the group ate their first Israeli dinner together at the kibbutz. The group led a candle lighting ceremony to bring in the Sabbath, and enjoyed their first Shabbat dinner together.

Want to see Thursday’s updates? Read the updates from August 7th here!