Live Trip Updates – August 9, 2014
Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group…
TL-30-413: The group went on a neighborhood walking tour of Jerusalem and explored the Israel Museum, the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In the evening, they marked the beginning of a new week with the Havdallah ceremony. They then discussed the situation in Israel today during an evening seminar.
TL-30-414 and TL-30-415: The group spent their final Shabbat relaxing and touring the Israel Museum. They enjoyed a final reflective dinner in the evening before heading to the airport tomorrow morning.
TL-30-416: Here’s today’s update written by trip staff Marni Bronstein, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s engagement associate and social media coordinator: “We had a wonderful relaxing Shabbat today in Jerusalem. Last night, we headed back into the Old City to welcome Shabbat in at the Western Wall. The view at sunset and as it got dark was beautiful! This morning, we were able to sleep in, eat a nice breakfast, and then headed on a walking tour of Jerusalem where we saw the Parliament Building and played one of our new favorite games called “Bird on Perch.” We then headed to the Israel Museum where participants were given free time to view the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as they archaeological and art exhibits. In the afternoon, we had free time to swim at the hotel. We then celebrated the B’nai Mitzvah of David Koch and Rachel Taft. They both did a beautiful job being called up to the Torah and giving their speeches. We are so proud of them! We then did a few more activities and celebrated Havdallah (the end of Shabbat and beginning of a new week). In the evening, the group enjoyed a seminar about the situation in Israel led by Neil Lazarus.” Check out some photos from Shabbat…
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TL-30-417 and TL-30-418: The group is enjoying Shabbat in Jerusalem. The group’s staff reported the entire group had a great first day in Jerusalem and is excited for some rest and relaxation over Shabbat. After a restful and leisurely morning, they visited the Israel Museum in the afternoon. They also took a walking tour of the neighborhood. In the evening, they welcomed in the new week with Havadallah, a candle lighting ceremony to welcome in the new week. They also prepared for their visit to Yad Vashem tomorrow. Check out a photo from Shabbat…
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TL-30-419 and TL-30-791: The group enjoyed a restful and leisurely Shabbat morning. In the afternoon, they visited the Israel Museum and had a picnic in the park. In the evening, they welcomed in the new week with a Havadallah candle lighting ceremony.
TL-30-420 and TL-30-422: The group celebrated Shabbat in Jerusalem with a walking tour of the neighborhood and visit to the Israel Museum. They concluded Shabbat with a Havdallah ceremony and a seminar on the current situation in Israel and the Middle East.
TL-30-421: The group enjoyed a leisurely Shabbat morning on the kibbutz, allowing them to rest and recover from their long flight. In the evening, they participated in a Havdallah candle lighting ceremony to welcome in the new week.
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