TL-50-480 Update 8

TEL AVIV YA HABIBI TEL AVIV! Today we explored Yafo and Tel Aviv. The day started with a tour of the old port city of Yafo (Jaffa) with a wrap up session as we prepared to say goodbye to our Israeli participants. We then headed to the beach and Shuk HaCarmel for swimming, tanning, and exploration of downtown Tel Aviv. Dipping our toes into the Mediterranean for the first time this trip was perfect and extra relaxing because of the excellent temperature of the water (American beaches have much colder water). Exploration of Shuk HaCarmel led to yummy lunches and lots of souvenir shopping. We made our way back to Jerusalem where we got ready for Shabbat. Our shabbat committees had a strong showing! We had beautiful kabbalat shabbat that included singing Aichenu, reading all the hostage’s names, and a mishaberach. Dinner was delicious followed by a fun oneg including treats and a mystery moses mini gift exchange. Tomorrow is our last full day of Israel (unless of course you are one of the participants extending) and we plan to soak up as much of everything as we can! Shabbat Shalom!