By Diana Berlin
Shalom! I woke up yesterday ready for a new adventure on my Mayanot Birthright experience. The first stop was hiking. It was beautiful to say the least. Beyond the spectacular scenery and waterfall, I discovered something more. A new friend on the trip gave me insight to a deeper meaning on the hike. As we climbed up and down on the Jilabun Waterfall this symbolized many aspects of life. In our lives, we are graced with many beauties but must face obstacles that we must overcome like climbing a mountain. After the climb, we were very hungry. We went straight to the Katzrin market where our guide, Kuti, recommended DELICIOUS shawarma. It was my first time eating this and Boy oh Boy was it wonderful!!!
After refueling at the market, we went to an olive oil factory. Not only did this place offer a plethora of fabulous olive oils, soaps, lotions, and lip balms, but the owner’s message was unexpected and incredibly inspirational. He spoke of Judaism as a special family on many levels and welcomed us to his olive factory with excitement. After the factory, we went to the border of Israel. From our view, we were able to see where Israel meets Syria. Along the rest of Israel, the sight was breathtaking. Kuti, our guide and a former solder, shared his experience next to the border and we even had the opportunity to walk in the bunker as well. Following this, we went out to dinner and had a great time at a bar overlooking the water. It was an especially wonderful day and I can’t wait for what else Mayanot has to offer.
Shalom! I woke up yesterday ready for a new adventure on my Mayanot Birthright experience. The first stop was hiking. It was beautiful to say the least. Beyond the spectacular scenery and waterfall, I discovered something more. A new friend on the trip gave me insight to a deeper meaning on the hike. As we climbed up and down on the Jilabun Waterfall this symbolized many aspects of life. In our lives, we are graced with many beauties but must face obstacles that we must overcome like climbing a mountain. After the climb, we were very hungry. We went straight to the Katzrin market where our guide, Kuti, recommended DELICIOUS shawarma. It was my first time eating this and Boy oh Boy was it wonderful!!!
After refueling at the market, we went to an olive oil factory. Not only did this place offer a plethora of fabulous olive oils, soaps, lotions, and lip balms, but the owner’s message was unexpected and incredibly inspirational. He spoke of Judaism as a special family on many levels and welcomed us to his olive factory with excitement. After the factory, we went to the border of Israel. From our view, we were able to see where Israel meets Syria. Along the rest of Israel, the sight was breathtaking. Kuti, our guide and a former solder, shared his experience next to the border and we even had the opportunity to walk in the bunker as well. Following this, we went out to dinner and had a great time at a bar overlooking the water. It was an especially wonderful day and I can’t wait for what else Mayanot has to offer.
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