Israel Seminar, Day 5: Masada, the Dead Sea, and Jerusalem’s Transformative Vibe
Ascension Eyes lifted, we saw the task ahead: the steep slope of Masada in front of us. We undertook the journey but did not know how much it would take. The hike stretched our muscles while Sharon’s...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar Day 6: Shabbat in Jerusalem
Today was yet another great day in Jerusalem. We had the entire morning free to explore Shabbat in Jerusalem. Many of us chose to use that time to gain some extra hours of much needed sleep. Others...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar Day 9: Signs of Creative and Political Ferment in Tel Aviv
Early this morning our guide Sharon took us on a walk through an area called Neve Tzedek. It was established in 1888 as the first settlement in the area outside Jaffa. Election Day in Israel As we...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar Day 10: Connections
As we board the bus to begin our day’s adventure in Holon, our sense of camaraderie is undeniable. Friendships have solidified in the last 10 days and we are comfortable wondering aloud why the JCCSF...
View ArticleIsrael Day 11: Wine Comes In, Truth Comes Out!
We began our day by visiting the dig site of Tel Maresha, the ancestral home of King Herod. We were instantly catapulted back in time as we dug and sifted through the earth to discover artifacts...
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