The CAARI Group, dressed in KKL sweatshirts and green ...hats, departed promptly at 7:30 am and was welcomed by
Asa El, the KKL Staff that briefed the group.
Asa El, the KKL Staff that briefed the group.
The CAARI received saplings from the JNF/KKL foresters to hand out to the public at large that flocked to the site until 2:30 PM.. Nursery schools with parents and teachers, as well as organizations, individuals and families made a day of the event and it was great interacting with the Israeli public at large. There was music and lots of TuBshvat songs. A warm sunny day of TuBShavat celebration was enjoyed by all. CAARI returned to welcome in the Shabbat.
Candle lighting took place in the lobby, some went to Friday services at near by synagogues. The group enjoyed a wonderful Friday night meal that began with the traditional Kiddush that all recited together and then we met for an Oneg Shabbat led Gloria Kaufman and the Oneg Shabbat Committee.
By Rosalie Whitehill:
However, I did not rest, as I wanted to go to
the charming little synagogue where the rabbi dances around and the services
include so much of what I know in Kabbalat Shabbat....I walked there and
back.....and we had wine with dinner, welcoming the Shabbat with songs and
prayers.....always special here. Our Oneg (after dinner get-together)
included some inspirational poetry, readings of Rev Abraham Joshua Heschel,, as
well as songs and dances........and to say I was exhausted, would be a
BIG understatement......and so I went right to bed and awoke around 8:00
this morning.....10 hours of much needed sleep!!!
I love Israel......my trip
is my yearly gift from Ralph, making it extra special. I am so
blessed to have you and Israel in my life!!
love, and peace,
rosalie
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