By: Micaela Stone
Today we explored the city of Jerusalem. Our day started bright and early as usual at the yeshiva. The boys and girls were separated which I think was a nice change. The rabbi at the yeshiva was very knowledgable and energetic and made the whole group interested in learning more about Judaism.
We next explored the Cardo which is the ruins of a major roman street in Jerusalem. Next we made a stop at the Jeff Seidel center where we were able to receive siddurs, I chose to get a women's book. We then went to the city of David where we went through a very narrow and at some points claustrophobic water tunnel. I first felt afraid in the dark but then felt comfort by all the people around me.
After the walk through the tunnel we went back to the Kotel where we went for Shabbat. We all went to the wall to pray and to put a special note in the wall asking god for something as well as what we will do in return. After that there was a very special ceremony for me and two other girls; we had the opportunity to have a bat mitzvah at the holiest place in the world. I felt very honored and accepted into the Jewish community and was glad to experience that moment with many amazing people. The only thing missing was the love and support from my family.
At the end of the night we had a tie in session where each one of us talked about how we felt about the trip. It was very interesting and eye opening to hear how much this trip has impacted everyone's life and everyone's newly found love for Israel.
Today we explored the city of Jerusalem. Our day started bright and early as usual at the yeshiva. The boys and girls were separated which I think was a nice change. The rabbi at the yeshiva was very knowledgable and energetic and made the whole group interested in learning more about Judaism.
We next explored the Cardo which is the ruins of a major roman street in Jerusalem. Next we made a stop at the Jeff Seidel center where we were able to receive siddurs, I chose to get a women's book. We then went to the city of David where we went through a very narrow and at some points claustrophobic water tunnel. I first felt afraid in the dark but then felt comfort by all the people around me.
After the walk through the tunnel we went back to the Kotel where we went for Shabbat. We all went to the wall to pray and to put a special note in the wall asking god for something as well as what we will do in return. After that there was a very special ceremony for me and two other girls; we had the opportunity to have a bat mitzvah at the holiest place in the world. I felt very honored and accepted into the Jewish community and was glad to experience that moment with many amazing people. The only thing missing was the love and support from my family.
At the end of the night we had a tie in session where each one of us talked about how we felt about the trip. It was very interesting and eye opening to hear how much this trip has impacted everyone's life and everyone's newly found love for Israel.
Making a blessing at the Torah
Enjoying some morning learning
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