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Thursday, December 31, 2009

First Day travels to Tel Aviv


Newark, New Jersey to Tel Aviv, Israel!!
After our long flight we arrive in Tel Aviv. We learned about the historical beginnings of Tel Aviv and how she was literally built from the sand. We took a visit to Independence Hall, Jaffa and Rabin Square. We ate and shopped on Shenkin Street. Now we are traveling north to Tiberias to relax, unpack and join together with our group to bring in the New Year. What a remarkable place to be for January 2010!! We will write more tomorrow after we get a good rest from the long flight with little sleep. Happy New Year to all!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Snow in Blacksburg


As we draw closer to our date to leave for Israel, we get to enjoy the snow.
Record snow fall hits the whole east coast.

Monday, December 14, 2009

December 13, 2009

With 14 days left until we leave for Israel, I am excited to share this amazing experience with such a wonderful group of students. Remembering the first time I was in Israel 32 years ago, I am brought back to the first time I felt the reality of a Jewish state. Israel was a place I felt truly comfortable, part of a community since the culture and upbringing were so much like mine despite living so far away.

To be able to share this experience with others for the first time and see Israel again through their eyes is something I am really looking forward to experiencing.
I am grateful for the opportunity. I look forward to this journey.
Sue

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Only 25 days!

25 days left until we leave for Israel.