Cole and Carolyn
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Reflections from Day 2
We got an early start this morning, and after a very Israeli breakfast, we drove into the Old City. We watched a brief 3D video introducing us to the history of the City of David. After the documentary we wandered down to the ancient water ways used to transport water into the cities. Hezekiah's Tunnel was cold and full of water and the singing of excited teenagers. Fresh out of the tunnels, we ventured blindly towards the Western Wall... Literally, blind folded. After the wall was revealed to the group, we hurriedly got lunches of either burgers or bagels. Post lunch, we toured in and around the wall, including the holiest spot of all, located underground. Quickly thereafter we went up to the wall and paid our respects. We had the opportunity to write notes and put them in the last remaining section of the old temple. As we drove to the desert for our next adventure, the lanscape became increasingly sparse, eventually revealing the Dead Sea. Coming around a final bend, Masada came into view. Pulling up to the hostel, we all realized the intensity of the upcoming hike. We had a short evening program at the base of the mountain, followed by a much deserved dinner. With the thought of the early wake up call the next morning, we scurried off to bed.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Our Day in Jerusalem
We started by walking the tunnels under David's City and the Western Wall.
After lunch, we returned for our first trip to the Kotel. 
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Reflections from day 1
Our journey to Israel went off with a bang. After the parents departed, we made our way to La Guardia airport via a short and relatively uneventful plane ride. After our eight hour layover at JFK International Airport, we went on our flight to Israel. Slightly exhausted from the plane ride but excited for our journey to truly begin, we took a bus to a tank museum and memorial for fallen soldiers in the IDF. Soon thereafter, we went to Jerusalem, where we were treated to a gorgeous view of the old city and then said prayers for our safe arrival in the form of a short service. A few dozen photos later we went to our hostel, had dinner, and then participated in our evening program. In this program, each of us shared a personal defining Jewish experience in our lives or a memory that makes us feel proud and connected to the Jewish community. Sharing our experiences with the group was a great activity to help us familiarize ourselves with our peers and chaperones, making the first day an excellent beginning to an amazing trip.
Lenore and Max
Monday, June 8, 2015
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