From Masada to Jerusalem Hills
“I can’t decide which hurts more– going up or going down stairs” said Sanaz, as we walked around Mt. Herzel this morning. “Down,” Nir and I said in unison. Today my calves are protesting, but the pain makes me smile. It’s a reminder of yesterday, which was easily one of the most eventful days of this incredible and incredibly packed trip. Read More »
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Shabbat Shalom!
We had a very relaxing Shabbat for our last day at the Kibbutz in Golan Heights. After the morning Kiddush, we went for a beautiful hike on a trail that our tour guide had never been to before. A few of us tried olives straight from the tree and immediately shared our best sour face. Read More »
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Golan Beauty
Team In It To Win It started off their day unusually punctual. After a wonderful breakfast at Afik kibbutz, we loaded into the bus ready to hike and take in the impressive Israel countryside we’d been seeing from our windows. Raed, our gifted driver, delivered us safely to Banyas falls where we jumped and stretched before hitting the muddy trails. Read More »
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From New York to Israel!
Day 1: The saga of the misplaced luggage has finally come to an end! Due to a three hour delay in New York City, we made the connecting flight from Kiev to Tel Aviv, but our gear did not. And all the Boris look alikes from the James Bond movies were absolutely no help. Read More »
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Another post-mortem blog post.
I awoke this morning – err late afternoon – much as I expected, that is to say, with the cold I could feel my body simultaneously craving and rejecting since way too many days standing outside for hours listening in rapt attention but not quite Read More »
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The Morning After
I wake up in cold sweat, after dreaming I was late for breakfast, late for the bus and the group leaves without me. I look at my watch and realize it’s already 10 a.m and think *shit I forgot the alarm clock* and then I remember the trip is over. Read More »
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Love Israel✡
Shalom Good Folks!, Today I made it back to the states after spending what could have easily been the best 10 days of my life. It is incredible to think that 10 days ago we were 48 strangers but with the course of time we became one. It didn’t matter what color we were, the way we spoke, or the kind of car we drove. Read More »
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Why Are We So Special?
Today is unfortunately the last day of our trip. The group’s general mood was quite nostalgic at breakfast, as the last ten days of our lives have been filled with amazing experiences that we will remember for the rest of our lives. This chapter in our long lives is now coming to an end and is difficult for all of us to deal with. Read More »
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Israel via Mexico, thanks to Shorashim!
The Shorashim experience has been amazing. In the last 10 days I have visited incredible places that I will remember for the rest of my life. I also have made really good friends, had lots of fun and learned about Israel. This trip has been definitively invaluable. Read More »
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The Trials, Tribulations, and Odyssey of Leif Mogren, Wandering Jew – part II
I am writing this from inside a tent. A giant, honest-to-goodness tent. That’s right dear readers, I can now add “intrepid” to my many positive traits. But in all seriousness, this is pretty cool. I’ve been feeling pretty crappy most of today, battling those two implacable and bonded foes, exhaustion and sickness. Read More »
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Day 8: Israeli Adventures
Shalom! Today was the eagerly awaited climb to Masada. After sleeping in the Bedouin tent last night, we awoke at 4: 45am and then departed for the mountains. The day got off to an unsettling start as we were lucky enough to be present for a rainy morning in the desert. Read More »
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Day Seven: Yallah gamalim!
Day Six Re-Cap: An emotional tour through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum and memorial in Jerusalem; a drive south through the stunning Negev Desert, a visit to Ben Gurion’s grave at Sde Boker; a magical night of fun at Kibbutz Mashabei Sade and celebrating soldier Amir’s birthday. Read More »
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