By Mike Koretsky
Friday started off with our group going to a Natanya Beach in the morning and enjoying the Mediterranean Sea as well as playing some beach soccer. After soaking in the sun we went to Independence Hall. Independence Hall was very interesting because that is where Ben Gurion declared Israel’s independence. We sat in the exact room where the ceremony for independence was took place.
After visiting Independence Hall we headed to Jerusalem and we drove to the Shuk. The Shuk was very crazy and busy, it was right before Shabbat so all the Israelis were buying last minute items that they needed for Shabbat. After spending time eating and shopping at the Shuk, we headed to our hostel that we were spending the night at.
When we arrived, everyone went up to their rooms to get ready for Shabbat. We then took a short drive to the Kotel, where we spent Shabbat. Being at the Kotel for Shabbat was one of the most spiritual experiences I have ever had. Praying, singing and dancing at the Kotel during Shabbat was definitely one of the best Shabbats I have ever had. After praying at the Kotel, we then walked for about 2 hours back to the hostel where we had a Shabbat dinner.
Friday started off with our group going to a Natanya Beach in the morning and enjoying the Mediterranean Sea as well as playing some beach soccer. After soaking in the sun we went to Independence Hall. Independence Hall was very interesting because that is where Ben Gurion declared Israel’s independence. We sat in the exact room where the ceremony for independence was took place.
After visiting Independence Hall we headed to Jerusalem and we drove to the Shuk. The Shuk was very crazy and busy, it was right before Shabbat so all the Israelis were buying last minute items that they needed for Shabbat. After spending time eating and shopping at the Shuk, we headed to our hostel that we were spending the night at.
When we arrived, everyone went up to their rooms to get ready for Shabbat. We then took a short drive to the Kotel, where we spent Shabbat. Being at the Kotel for Shabbat was one of the most spiritual experiences I have ever had. Praying, singing and dancing at the Kotel during Shabbat was definitely one of the best Shabbats I have ever had. After praying at the Kotel, we then walked for about 2 hours back to the hostel where we had a Shabbat dinner.
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