8th grade israel trip


Day 15

May 10, 2022

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Day 14- Dialogue in the Dark / Invitation to Silence, surfing and ANU museum

May 9, 2022

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...
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Day 13- Carmel Market, Innovation Center

May 9, 2022

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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...
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Day 12- shabbat

May 9, 2022

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Day 11- Caesarea and shabbat with host families

May 6, 2022

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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...
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Day 10- Yom Ha’azmaut, Kfar Kedem

May 5, 2022

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Noah– We welcomed Yom HaAtzmaut on a boat on the Sea of Galilee. We had a dank rave. (Reb Scott translation: The students on our trip went out on a chartered boat together and danced to loud Israeli and American music. There were some colorful lights.)...
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Day 9- Yom Hazikaron and a boat ride

May 5, 2022

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Day 8- Tsfat, Jordan River, Yom Hazikaron

May 4, 2022

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Sam– Yesterday we drove up a mountain to visit the ancient city of Tsfat. Our first stop was to a glassblowing artist at her studio shop. She made a cup out of the broken glass from somebody’s wedding. We then visited ancient synagogues where we...
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Day 7- Masada, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi

May 2, 2022

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Sam:  Tefilah on Masada was very nice. I felt like we were in the ancient shoes of the people who lived on top of Mount Masada long ago. I kept thinking that In that exact spot, people said the same prayers 2,000 years ago. I read...
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Day 6- Tel Azeka, Bar Kochva Caves, Har Herzl, Bedouin Tent

May 2, 2022

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Jacob:  Yesterday, we visited Mount Herzl the national military cemetery. This site is very symbolic for the State of Israel. On Mount Herzl, Herzl’s body itself is buried along with many members of his family. Many bodies are buried along that mountain, so much so that...
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