1. 2019
    A Full Week

    We began this week with an exciting graffiti tour in Tel Aviv. It turned out that our tour guide was actually a graffiti artist himself (@artbyalef). Then we explored the history of the peace process in Israel at the Rabin Center. Monday morning involved a secret activity that shall not be discussed. In the afternoon […]

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  2. 2019
    Tikkun Olam

    Today was a day based on Tikkun Olam: repairing the world. After breakfast at Kibbutz Hanaton, we went to Emek Hashalom to learn about and experience what life with a disability can be like. In the afternoon we went to Ras Ali and hung out with some Arab youth. We played some icebreaker games and […]

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  3. 2019
    Exploring Multiculturalism

    Today started off early with a trip to Rambam Hospital in Haifa to do some improv with a couple hospital clowns. Next we went to the Baha’i Gardens overlooking Haifa and had a discussion about religion and it’s impact on the world. Next on our itinerary was lunch in a nearby market and a trip […]

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  4. 2019
    Focusing on Coexistence

    We started the day by leaving our Grand Beach hotel in Tel Aviv and getting on the bus to Haifa. Our first stop was a training session with the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer coach where we sweat a lot and got cool posters. Next we went to lunch at Givat Haviva, a kibbutz that focuses […]

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  5. 2019
    Week in Review

    We kicked off the week with visits to towns on the border of Gaza and learned about what daily life is like for the people who live there. Later that day, we rode camels and settled down to sleep in Bedouin tents. We woke up bright and early the next morning to climb Masada and […]

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  6. 2019
    In the South

    Today we visited Kibbutz Lotan; an ecologically friendly kibbutz that focuses on natural construction and waste-free living. We learned how to build geodesic domes, took a tour of the community, and drank fresh tea. Next we went to a beach where we swam, slept, and snacked. Afterwards, we went back to the hotel for dinner […]

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  7. 2019
    Climbing and Snorkeling

    We did laundry today! Followed by breakfast at the hotel and a morning at Top 94, an etgar (challenge course)-like building full of various rock walls and other elements. After Top 94, we went to a mall and wandered around while eating lunch. Next on our itinerary was a coral snorkeling experience which was so […]

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  8. 2019
    Heading South

    Today we started at the Ben Gurion Institute to learn more about the Negev and its culture, we did an escape room, and then had a discussion about Israeli vs American Jews. After that we went on a hike to see a tomb of the prime minster who did a lot for Israel, and after […]

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  9. 2019
    A Great First Week

    We made it to our first Shabbat in Israel! We’ve been through a lot in only a few short days. We had a long flight and a day of shepherding sheep and goats (#goatgang #sheepsquad), we trekked through Hezekiah’s tunnel (fun) and visited the Western Wall (moving), we have talked to many Israelis about life […]

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  10. 2019
    A Day of Different Viewpoints

    This morning we came together to have a panel discussion with four Israeli citizens representing different denominations of Judaism. They shared their experiences and thoughts on education, politics, religions, and Israel as a whole. After the panel, we journeyed into the Old City to visit the Muslim and Christian quarters. In the Christian quarter, we […]

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