Tsfat and Private Piano Concert

Shalom CAARI friends and family! 

Another day of visiting special sites, off the beaten track.  We began our day in mystical Tsfat where we met with Noa who explained the non-profit organization, Livnot U'lehibanot. 

Located in a corner of the Old Jewish Quarter of Tzfat, there is a Jewish Experience Program like no other. Livnot U'Lehibanot, "To Build and Be Built" was established in 1980 to give young Jewish adults an opportunity to explore their Jewish heritage on their own terms, through experiences and hands-on activities. 

Amazing what they have found and dug for the past 20 years.  We climbed up and down steps to see the finds of homes and a bakery from the 16th century.  

 After, we had time for some shopping in the artist quarter and a 'simple' lunch.

From there we drove the charming home for a private piano concert, by Yitzhak Tavior!  Great way to end the day! 

Gamla Nature Reserve and Ice Cream!

Shalom CAARI Friends,


Another gorgeous day!  We drove up to the Golan to Gamla Nature Reserve where Neil  described what took place during the Second Temple Period and read the description by  Josephus.  The spring flowers are beginning to bloom with the lovely colors of the almond trees and cyclamen.





From there were visit the rapture center and a hike to the falls.  Although, it has been sunny the past few days, some of the path was muddy, but most of us made it the falls! 


After a quick lunch in Katzrin and off to the ice cream factory, Buza.  This has been a successful partnership between and a Jewish and Arab. 

We loved sampling the gelato and learning about the process.  Continued success to these two young men. 

Enjoy the sites we visited  - another great day!

Day 2 Golan Jeep Tour, Artist Tour, Evening celebration & Speaker

Shalom CAARI Friends,

Beautiful day here in the Galilee.  Today we drove up to the Golan to experience in the northern Golan with Mideast expert, Ilan Shulman.  Yes, we are bundled up as the temperatures were in the 50's.

Following the jeep tour artist, Joop de-Jong, spoke to us about his sculptures and workshop  located on Kibbutz Merom Golan.  Just amazing!  

We share a special birthday celebration with Mark Smith followed by Eli Kedem speaking about the Kibbutz Movement and a little music!  Quite a day!