Israel Seminar Day 7: Confronting the Holocaust at Yad Vashem
After a colorful week absorbing rich Israeli culture, ranging from camel rides to concerts, today was a more sobering occasion: We spent the morning at the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum. While we’re all...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar, Day 8: Questions Upon Questions
Go Niners! Just because we are in Israel, doesn’t mean we aren’t following the 49ers. Late last night a group of us headed out to Mike’s Place, a sports bar off Jaffe Street, to catch the 49er/Falcons...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar Day 9: Signs of Creative and Political Ferment in Tel Aviv
Early this morning our guide Sharon took us on a walk through an area called Neve Tzedek. It was established in 1888 as the first settlement in the area outside Jaffa. Election Day in Israel As we...
View ArticleIsrael Seminar Day 10: Connections
As we board the bus to begin our day’s adventure in Holon, our sense of camaraderie is undeniable. Friendships have solidified in the last 10 days and we are comfortable wondering aloud why the JCCSF...
View ArticleIsrael Day 11: Wine Comes In, Truth Comes Out!
We began our day by visiting the dig site of Tel Maresha, the ancestral home of King Herod. We were instantly catapulted back in time as we dug and sifted through the earth to discover artifacts...
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