By: Monique Cohn
Today was definitely the most emotional day on the trip so far. We started off with a quick breakfast and then headed to the Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem. This wasn't the first time I've personally been to a Holocaust museum, but this was definitely the most meaningful. I, like many others, have family that was in the Holocaust and it is always nice to remember our roots.
Our next stop was Mount Hertzel, a military cemetery. As sad as it was to be in a cemetery, Israel creates this beautiful way to honor people who passed from terrorism. It took my appreciation for the soldiers who serve for Israel to a whole new level.
After lunch, we said our good-byes to the soldiers who became our good friends during the last few days. It's amazing how we are the same age, but are at totally different points of our lives. My hope for the future is that Israel becomes a safe enough place that people my age can go to college instead of having to serve in the IDF.
After our fairwells, we had dinner at the hotel and an Israel update session.
What I take most from today is to stay educated and be proud of my Jewish identity.
Today was definitely the most emotional day on the trip so far. We started off with a quick breakfast and then headed to the Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem. This wasn't the first time I've personally been to a Holocaust museum, but this was definitely the most meaningful. I, like many others, have family that was in the Holocaust and it is always nice to remember our roots.
Our next stop was Mount Hertzel, a military cemetery. As sad as it was to be in a cemetery, Israel creates this beautiful way to honor people who passed from terrorism. It took my appreciation for the soldiers who serve for Israel to a whole new level.
After lunch, we said our good-byes to the soldiers who became our good friends during the last few days. It's amazing how we are the same age, but are at totally different points of our lives. My hope for the future is that Israel becomes a safe enough place that people my age can go to college instead of having to serve in the IDF.
After our fairwells, we had dinner at the hotel and an Israel update session.
What I take most from today is to stay educated and be proud of my Jewish identity.
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