January 14 - Winery Visit and tour of Naot Shoe Factory

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Sunday, January 14 - Jeep Tour along Northern Border

Thunder, lightening, and  rain, but that didn't dampen the CAARI spirit!  We came prepared!  

Following breakfast, we departed for Kibbutz Meron HaGolan, where we will meet Ilan Shulman, a company commander in a reserve Paratroop Battalion,  with a MA degree  in Mideast Studies.   We  explored the Kunetra Valley, with it lush orchards fields, and panoramic view of Syria, in 4X4 jeeps to learn about complexities of the region - the  geopolitical nature of the region.  And, they are complex! 

Ori and his 'girls"

Saturday January 13 - Shabbat

Perfect sunny winter day!  Temperatures in high 60's.  This is a day that we enjoyed doing our own thing. Some took walks, some rested up and others enjoyed Mozart - another classical concert followed by a 'light snack"! 

In  the afternoon, some of us toured the Kibbutz.  Our guide was perfect for our group - knowledgeable with a great sense of humor.  Did you know that the Kibbutz was named after a Jewish Prime Minister of France back in the late 20:s?  We enjoyed a lovely walk around the kibbutz along the River Jordan.  Beautiful scenery and serene or Pastoral, some may say!


Neil conducted Havdalah - very memorable - dinner and rest for a busy week. 














Shavuah Tov!
CAARI 2018