NOLA ASB 2020 - Pi Day
This week put an emphasis on the tentative part of our tentative schedule. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the St Patrick’s Day Parade...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 21, 2020
- 1 min
NOLA ASB 2020 - Painting Rain Barrels
This trip has been a meaningful experience with learning about systemic inequalities and the issues that are prevalent in New Orleans.
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 20, 2020
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NOLA ASB 2020 - Concrete & Convincing Ghost Stories
On Wednesday, we were able to pour concrete for the sidewalk we started earlier in the week. The sidewalk leads up to the side door,...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 19, 2020
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NOLA ASB 2020 - Lower Ninth Ward
Today we continued to work on the site making measurements for the concrete project. It felt amazing to see the progress we made at Miss...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
NOLA ASB 2020 - A Yellow Shotgun House
Today we started working at our site. It’s a yellow shotgun house owned by a woman named Miss Anne. She has lived at this house almost...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 8, 2020
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Day 8: Tel Aviv
We had a walking tour in Tel aviv. It was pretty cool. There was sand and water because we walked near the beach. The water was super...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 7, 2020
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Day 7: Tel Aviv
Day 7: Today we explored the neighborhoods and markets of Tel Aviv. In the market there was fresh fruit, jewelry, and Jewish goods. After...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 6, 2020
- 2 min
Day 6: Mt. Herzl
On the 6th day of Birthright, we went to Mt. Herzl. Mt. Herzl is a memorial for the soldiers and the Great Nation founders. Soldiers were...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 5, 2020
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Day 5: Shabbat in Jerusalem
On Saturday I had the opportunity to have my bat mitzvah with 3 others from birthright. In the morning we learned a section of the Torah...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 4, 2020
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Day 4: Jerusalem and the Old City
Today we explored the enchanting city of Jerusalem, both old and new. In Old Jerusalem, our time was spent in the Jewish quarter walking...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2020
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Day 3: Jerusalem and the Old City
Day Jan 3 ~ Started the day in the old city of Jerusalem. Prayed and put a note in the wall. I learned that after praying it is...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2020
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Day 2: Masada/Dead Sea
My favorite part of our day in Israel was going to the Dead Sea. It was a fun vibe since it was winter and we got to be in our swimsuits...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2020
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Day 1: Desert Foods and Cities
We went to the salad trail and learned about how people are able to grow food in the desert. We got to taste different types of tomatoes,...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
Birthright Winter 2020: Mitch Gerhardt
We all find refuge in habituation - of routine and indecision. It's comfort, I guess, that makes me want Chipotle despite other, arguably...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Day 8: NOLA to VA
Although this was my second time experiencing the alternative spring break trip to NOLA, I still feel like I gained an entirely new...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 17, 2019
- 1 min
Day 7: The Parade
I have spent the week reflecting on the words Tikkun Olum and my Jewish identity. Today as I watched the St Patrick’s Day Parade floats...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 17, 2019
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Day 6: Green Light & Shabbat
Today we had the privilege of beginning our day working with a different organization called Green Light New Orleans. Their mission is to...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 15, 2019
- 1 min
Day 5 : Last Day at the House
This week has been a great blessing to have the opportunity to work on Leon and Tondas house. During free time, I have also loved to get...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 15, 2019
- 2 min
Day 4 : Ghost Tour & Power Tools
Today we went to the site and tried to finish up some of the stuff we did yesterday. Instead of working on the ramp and the siding, I did...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Mar 13, 2019
- 1 min
Day 3: Dat Dog and Spoons
Today we worked at the site, building the halfway portion of the accessibility ramp in the residents backyard, we replaced and painted...
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