TL-BR-54-100 & 101 UPDATE 3
Hello, On May 29, We celebrated Shabbat led by participants from various schools coming together to bring unique ways of celebrating together in a joyous moment. On May 30, we walked to the Israel Musuem where the participants were in awe of the Dead Sea Scrolls, loved seeing the giant statue of Ahava, and seeing…
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The trip is going very well with the amazing staff, (Moran) TE, and (Daniel) medic/guard. On May 26th, we had a blast during our ATV and water river hike, followed by boating experience at Shikmim Beach. On May 27th, we held a great welcome activity to introduce the Israeli participants to the group; everyone is…
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The group has landed in Israel, and the trip has gotten off to a great start!
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We landed and are enjoying ourselves. The group is already getting along and making friends with participants they didn’t know before. We hiked at Tel Jezreel and ate lunch at Afula where some participants tried Israeli shawarma for the first time and LOVED IT. We also had a great time hanging out in the hotel…
Read MoreTL-BR-54-847 UPDATE 1
Bus 847 has had such a packed first 2 days in Israel! We arrived bright and early Tuesday morning, met our incredible tour guide, Bar, and headed up north! We started off in Caesarea and said the “shehecheyanu” blessing overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. From there, we strapped on our hiking shoes and ventured into Little…
Read MoreTL-BR-53-145 UPDATE 2
It’s been another incredible few days for Birthright Group 145! We spent the past couple of days exploring northern Israel and experiencing a side of the country many visitors never get to see. One highlight was a geopolitical jeep tour near Israel’s northern border, which gave us a deeper understanding of the region and its…
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Group 145 has officially begun our Birthright journey! We had a fantastic first day landing in Israel and settling into the rhythm of the trip. After touching down in Tel Aviv, we met our incredible tour guide, Hannan, an experienced and passionate guide who will be with us throughout the journey. Our first stop was…
Read MoreTL-BR-53-93 UPDATE 1
We have arrived in Israel and settled into the magical Kibbutz Afik in the Golan Heights for a restful Shabbat as we kick off our adventure. Today we bonded as a new family, went for a walk around the kibbutz, and enjoyed this stunning view of the Sea of Galilee!
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Walking Through History, Memory, and Modern Israel One of the most powerful parts of our Birthright journey has been how much we’ve learned—not just by hearing stories, but by actually being in the places where history happened.Our time in Jerusalem was especially meaningful. Walking through the Old City, we learned about the deep religious and…
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We kicked off the day at Shehecheyanu at the Caesarea Aqueduct, standing where ancient Roman engineering meets the Mediterranean Sea. With the waves crashing nearby and the sun rising over the stones, it was the perfect setting to reflect on being here together. After the moment, we jumped straight into ice breakers, helping everyone loosen…
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