By: Jared Cherrnay
Today we woke early and refreshed after a 12 hour flight. Around 6:00 AM my roommates and I headed down to the lobby to eat fresh breakfast specially made for us.
Today, we were scheduled to hike Mt. Arbel and, it was a ten minute drive from the hotel. Our tour guide Mark, led us up the mountain and talked about the history and relevance of the mountain as well as the Galil. We then went on a hike down the mountain towards El Hamaln where the bus was parked. We walked a narrow path along the cliff edge and had to actually climb down the mountain. It was both scary and exhilarating! Once we made our way down the mountain, before we headed for the bus our tour guide showed us awesome caves that were used to take refuge from the Tyrant Herrod.
After we got to the bus and started to head out, our tour guide told us that were headed to the holy city of Tzfat. As we traveled to the city the landscape changed. Once we arrived we were led to a yeshiva where we were met by a Rabbi named David who spoke to us about Judaism, the body and soul, and the Mikveh. David led us to a modern day Mikveh. He then talked about the point of the Mikveh and rebirth, refresh, and renew.
After that, David led us to the lowest point of the city which had a Mikveh carved into a mountain. We also were given the opportunity to dip in this most famous Mikveh and came out reborn and refreshed.
we went to eat to appease our appetites after an already long day. After that we were guided to two synagogues and learned more about Kabala.
Finally after all the activities we were allowed free time to shop and see the candle workshop. Once we finished our shopping we returned to the hotel to light the Chanukkah candles. I'm glad that we will be celebrating this holy holiday in our promised land of Israel.
Getting ready for an awesome night out and can't wait for tomorrow. We will be joined by 8 Israeli soldiers!
Today we woke early and refreshed after a 12 hour flight. Around 6:00 AM my roommates and I headed down to the lobby to eat fresh breakfast specially made for us.
Today, we were scheduled to hike Mt. Arbel and, it was a ten minute drive from the hotel. Our tour guide Mark, led us up the mountain and talked about the history and relevance of the mountain as well as the Galil. We then went on a hike down the mountain towards El Hamaln where the bus was parked. We walked a narrow path along the cliff edge and had to actually climb down the mountain. It was both scary and exhilarating! Once we made our way down the mountain, before we headed for the bus our tour guide showed us awesome caves that were used to take refuge from the Tyrant Herrod.
After we got to the bus and started to head out, our tour guide told us that were headed to the holy city of Tzfat. As we traveled to the city the landscape changed. Once we arrived we were led to a yeshiva where we were met by a Rabbi named David who spoke to us about Judaism, the body and soul, and the Mikveh. David led us to a modern day Mikveh. He then talked about the point of the Mikveh and rebirth, refresh, and renew.
After that, David led us to the lowest point of the city which had a Mikveh carved into a mountain. We also were given the opportunity to dip in this most famous Mikveh and came out reborn and refreshed.
we went to eat to appease our appetites after an already long day. After that we were guided to two synagogues and learned more about Kabala.
Finally after all the activities we were allowed free time to shop and see the candle workshop. Once we finished our shopping we returned to the hotel to light the Chanukkah candles. I'm glad that we will be celebrating this holy holiday in our promised land of Israel.
Getting ready for an awesome night out and can't wait for tomorrow. We will be joined by 8 Israeli soldiers!
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