By Nicole Freedland & Michelle Sullivan
Today was a day to remember two different types of heroes: those that were taken from us in the holocaust and those who have sacrificed their lives for us and the country of Israel . We began at Mount Hertzel where we saw the tombstones of those who have served for our country not only in government positions but in the army as well. As you know, we have eight awesome soldiers staying with us and through the stories they told, we learned why the land of Israel is such an important part of being Jewish. It was especially hard to see the hurt in all the soldiers eyes as they saw their fallen friends.
What we learned at Yad vashem was that from the lowest point in life you learn to climb to the highest point. The holocaust museum was an extremely emotional experience and a look into the past of our ancestors. Through the pain and terror in the pictures from the holocaust, we realized why one of the most important parts of Judaism is to stick together and carry on the traditions of Judaism. The children's memorial was especially heartbreaking to see that such horrible things could happen to the most innocent of all people.
A great speaker from great Britain, Neil Lazarus, came and spoke to us of the truth behind the troubles in the middle east. We learned of media bias and how different media outlets put their own personal views and thoughts into the news they disperse in an attempt to sway people in a certain direction.
So far throughout this trip, we have truly learned the importance of Judaism. From the current soldiers that are brave enough to defend the land of Israel to our ancestors and soldiers who have fallen defending our country and religion, we really are the chosen people. In order to continue our faith we must learn all their is to learn and spread everything we're taught. There is a reason for all the sacrifices and we must never forget them
Today was a day to remember two different types of heroes: those that were taken from us in the holocaust and those who have sacrificed their lives for us and the country of Israel . We began at Mount Hertzel where we saw the tombstones of those who have served for our country not only in government positions but in the army as well. As you know, we have eight awesome soldiers staying with us and through the stories they told, we learned why the land of Israel is such an important part of being Jewish. It was especially hard to see the hurt in all the soldiers eyes as they saw their fallen friends.
What we learned at Yad vashem was that from the lowest point in life you learn to climb to the highest point. The holocaust museum was an extremely emotional experience and a look into the past of our ancestors. Through the pain and terror in the pictures from the holocaust, we realized why one of the most important parts of Judaism is to stick together and carry on the traditions of Judaism. The children's memorial was especially heartbreaking to see that such horrible things could happen to the most innocent of all people.
A great speaker from great Britain, Neil Lazarus, came and spoke to us of the truth behind the troubles in the middle east. We learned of media bias and how different media outlets put their own personal views and thoughts into the news they disperse in an attempt to sway people in a certain direction.
So far throughout this trip, we have truly learned the importance of Judaism. From the current soldiers that are brave enough to defend the land of Israel to our ancestors and soldiers who have fallen defending our country and religion, we really are the chosen people. In order to continue our faith we must learn all their is to learn and spread everything we're taught. There is a reason for all the sacrifices and we must never forget them