Our morning in Tzfat #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Tzfat was such a beautiful and artsy town! Itās on a mountain so there were amazing views from almost anywhere you stood. Stone covered...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2018
- 1 min
Independence Hall #JustJewIt #Bus1497
The Independence Hall in Tel Aviv was the turning point for me on this trip. Iāve been overwhelmed with familiar and foreign feelings....
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 1, 2018
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Tel Aviv Graffiti Tour #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Today started with a kick! We entered the new year as a community by spending our night out on the town, and as the new day started we...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min
Learning about Israel's Political Situation #JustJewIt #Bus1497
My favorite part about touring Tel Aviv was visiting the Israeli Bank and Finance MuseumĀ and listening to Joey Bendah's presentation on...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
New Years Eve in Tel Aviv #JustJewIt #Bus1497
We celebrated New Years Eve on Rothschild Blvd in Tel Aviv. Ā Thereās a plethora of clubs and bars to choose from, but without a...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
Shabbat Services #Bus1497 #JustJewIt
The Shabbat services at the kibbutz was really nice to experience here in Israel. I donāt usually observe Shabbat at home or at college...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
A Shabbat Sunrise #JustJewIt #Bus1497
December 30th was our Shabbat day on Birthright, and for me and about 15 others in our group, it started early,Ā around 6:00 am, when we...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
First Observed Shabbat #JustJewIt #Bus1497
On 12/30 we celebrated the closing of Shabbat. This was actually my first time participating and not just observing. I definitely grew an...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
Tel Aviv Night Life #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Yesterday we celebrated New Years in Tel Aviv. We went out and explored Rothschild Boulevard. This was a great experience to see some of...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Mt. Ben-Tal #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Today they bused us to the top of Mt. Ben-Tal. At the top of this mountain are fortifications against foreign invasion. Although the...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Jeep Ride! #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Today we took an off road jeep ride to see an old Syrian bunker. I enjoyed the scenic ride to the top although it was bumpy as we bounced...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Shabbat at Kibbutz Yechiam #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Tonight we experienced our first Shabbat as a group. The evening consisted of lighting the Shabbas candles, a Reform synagogue service,...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Oneg Shabbat! #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Today in Israel we had activities planned completely by students and also by the staff. We started off with an ice breaker called...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 28, 2017
- 1 min
Arriving in Israel and our Mifgash! #JustJewIt #Bus1497
We arrived early to Ben Gurion airportĀ at 12PM! After arriving we were unpleasantly greeted with a long wait through customs. After...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Dec 28, 2017
- 1 min
Caesarea: The Beginning of our Journey #JustJewIt #Bus1497
When we landed at Ben Gurion Airport, I had an immense amount of adrenaline, happiness and a sense of exploration. From the airport, we...
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