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Our morning in Tzfat #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Tzfat was such a beautiful and artsy town! It’s on a mountain so there were amazing views from almost anywhere you stood. Stone covered...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 2, 20181 min read
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Independence Hall #JustJewIt #Bus1497
The Independence Hall in Tel Aviv was the turning point for me on this trip. I’ve been overwhelmed with familiar and foreign feelings....
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 2, 20181 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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Learning about Israel's Political Situation #JustJewIt #Bus1497
My favorite part about touring Tel Aviv was visiting the Israeli Bank and Finance Museum and listening to Joey Bendah's presentation on...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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New Years Eve in Tel Aviv #JustJewIt #Bus1497
We celebrated New Years Eve on Rothschild Blvd in Tel Aviv. There’s a plethora of clubs and bars to choose from, but without a...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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Shabbat Services #Bus1497 #JustJewIt
The Shabbat services at the kibbutz was really nice to experience here in Israel. I don’t usually observe Shabbat at home or at college...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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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, around 6:00 am, when we...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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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,...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 30, 20171 min read
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Arriving in Israel and our Mifgash! #JustJewIt #Bus1497
We arrived early to Ben Gurion airport at 12PM! After arriving we were unpleasantly greeted with a long wait through customs. After...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 28, 20171 min read
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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Dec 28, 20171 min read
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