TL-44-620 Update 1

Wow what an amazing day with Israel Outdoors Bus 620 in Tzfat! We started the day by getting clearance from our COVID tests to start the day!  Well, all of us except for 2 who unfortunately had to stay in Tel Aviv today with Yosh, our madrich (counselor) while they did another serological covid test because…

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TL-44-377/564 Update 1

Here’s our blog post, written by participant Devin Menker – Day 1: ArrivalOur Taglit Birthright Israel journey began on Monday, July 26th when members of our group arrived at both JFK and LAX International Airports. We boarded El Al Airlines and arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport at 11:30am. After a short introduction meeting, our…

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TL-44-1157 Update 1

July 20, 2021 from Participant: Dear Friends and Family, We got in around 9pm last night and spent the next three hours testing, retesting, and testing to make sure the results of the first tests were accurate. Between all the pokes and swabs, we got to know each other over some dinner and practiced “counting…

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TL-44-1581/1556 Update 2

It has been a wild few days. On day 3, the group continued to explore the North by going on a hike through the Banias Falls, with a relaxing rafting trip down the Jordan River. We then took some time on Mount Bental and discussed the relationship between Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. We ended the…

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TL-44-1581/1556 Update 1

Here is the update from the first day! After what felt like a full day of travel, our group has touched down in Israel. For many, this has been the first time stepping foot in Israel. Although tired from the travels and COVID-19 screenings, the group was upbeat and ready to start the trip. We…

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TL-41-513/515 Update 1

3.6.20: Hi there from bus 513/515! Just wanted to give you an update on our first day! We started the day meeting our Israeli’s at the airport with surprise cupcakes! As our group mingled and got to know each other we spent a while at Cesearea for a welcome before making our way to Zikron…

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TL-41-293 Update 1

We’re all together, and this is shaping up to be an epic group: mature, positive and fun. Our first night was marked by a family-style dinner here in Tiberias (Northern Israel) followed by a brief orientation meeting, and while many of us sprinted directly towards sleep afterwards a shocking number of our fellow exhausted travelers…

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TL-41-277 Update 1

Bus 277 has been off to a great start! We started our journey in the north in Tiberias. It was cold but we didn’t let that stop us from exploring Caesarea, hiking the Banias and tastings of the wine that the Golan region had to offer. Next day we learned about border conflicts while going…

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TL-41-271 Update 2

All is going splendidly over here with Bus #271! We are having a blast! Since we started the trip in the North of Israel, we are now making our way down towards the center. We began Thursday with a tour of the ancient city of Caesarea, visited the famous amphitheater and walked along the coastline.…

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TL-41-271 Update 1

Update! We arrived on Monday, Feb 3rd and went straight from the airport to our hotel in Tiberias. The next morning we went on a tour in the Galilee, seeing Mt. Bental and a winery. That night we went to a hot spring spa in Tiberias! The next morning, we toured Tzfat, visiting the candle…

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