Today was our second day of touring Israel! We started with morning services at Ezrat Yisrael, an egalitarian prayer plaza at the Kotel. We then explored the Western Wall Tunnels. This was one of my favorite parts of the day. I loved seeing the room...

Today was our first full day in Israel. After breakfast, we headed to the Haas Promenade for Tefillah with a view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Afterwards, our tour guide talked about the siren that sounds on Yom HaShoah, and then we got to...

We arrived!   Click here for pics!...

And…they’re off! Mirowitz 8th graders have been anticipating this Israel טיול (trip) since Kindergarten…a rite of passage that solidifies nine years of Hebrew and Jewish studies. Thanks to Rabbi Abraham and all of the Mirowitz teachers and staff who came to bless them. !נסיעה טובה...

Click here to watch as Mirowitz sends off the 8th graders to Israel!...

Blog coming soon… View pictures here!...

Michael– Yesterday, I went surfing for the first time. I quickly learned the importance of balance!  On my first try, I fell back into the water, but I got up and tried again. It was such a great experience to try something I have never had...

Syd- Sunday night, we went to Mayumana drumming and learned body percussion, and bucket drumming. It was a lot of fun. When I answered one of their questions, I could tell they knew I  was a dancer. We all danced and practiced rhythms together, and then...

Blog coming soon! View pictures from Shabbat with host families here....

Sam– We had a really nice experience at Caesarea. We saw a stadium where people fought in gladiator matches as well as a Roman aqueduct near the sea.  At a special wall near the floor of the aqueduct, we found rare stones and artifacts from thousands...