Dear Family and Friends
We arrived in Israel Sunday - had our welcome dinner at the hotel. This gave us all to chance to meet each other and play "Jewish Geography"! Yes - there are many connections. The group is terrific, congenial, knowledgeable and all of us have one thing in common - we are happy to be in Israel. We are HOME!
What a first day! First of all, the weather is beautiful - sunny with temperatures in high 60's. Doesn't that sound nice? The Program Director, Susan is delightful and organized. Neil, our guide, is thorough, flexible and a wealth of knowledge. We began the day with a view of Jerusalem from Mt. Olives, followed by a tour of the City of David - amazing what they have found - artifacts from 5000 years ago. We walked down steps viewing the various layers of civilizations and through the water tunnels from time of Abraham. We were all in awe with what we saw. But, the highlight for me was going to the Wall. It was dusk, the sun setting and a perfect way to end a day! But - our day didn't end there - in the evening Ido Aharoni, from the Foreign Ministry, spoke to the group about how Israel is viewed and what is being done to change this. Good discussion!
Enjoy, the pictures!
Shalom from Jerusalem,
Roberta
We arrived in Israel Sunday - had our welcome dinner at the hotel. This gave us all to chance to meet each other and play "Jewish Geography"! Yes - there are many connections. The group is terrific, congenial, knowledgeable and all of us have one thing in common - we are happy to be in Israel. We are HOME!
What a first day! First of all, the weather is beautiful - sunny with temperatures in high 60's. Doesn't that sound nice? The Program Director, Susan is delightful and organized. Neil, our guide, is thorough, flexible and a wealth of knowledge. We began the day with a view of Jerusalem from Mt. Olives, followed by a tour of the City of David - amazing what they have found - artifacts from 5000 years ago. We walked down steps viewing the various layers of civilizations and through the water tunnels from time of Abraham. We were all in awe with what we saw. But, the highlight for me was going to the Wall. It was dusk, the sun setting and a perfect way to end a day! But - our day didn't end there - in the evening Ido Aharoni, from the Foreign Ministry, spoke to the group about how Israel is viewed and what is being done to change this. Good discussion!
Enjoy, the pictures!
Shalom from Jerusalem,
Roberta
Wow - what a view! This is great to see you and this great group. Keep posting! Love, your Jenkintown fan club.
ReplyDeleteLoved the description of the first day. We're sure your experiences will be with you forever.
ReplyDeleteWe love you madly. Marmel and Joe
Joni "The Kid" Steinman here: photos are wonderful! You all look like you're already having a prototypical "CAARI-experience." Regards to everyone, even though I don't know some of you.
ReplyDeletePlease have a toast on me (Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc,challah...whatever turns you on) and keep up the good blogging!
Shalom!
P.S. Just hosted Ellen Reisel from the Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center and she sends her regards to Susan, Neil and all the CAARI crew!
Amy,
ReplyDeleteSo Glad you arrived safely. The scenery is gorgeous. You look so happy and relaxed in the pictures. Enjoy this wonderful experience with all your new friends.Those of us back in MA all miss you already. By the way its been about 7 degrees here in the morning so enjoy that sunshine.See you in March.