Ecuador Extravaganza: Dia Dos
Today we left the city of Quito and moved north to Otavalo with a few stops for pictures. Otavalo lies in a valley and is known for the...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 6, 2018
- 1 min
Ecuador Extravaganza: Dia Uno
Today we started the morning with a great breakfast at our hostel. Then we set off for Quito to meet up with our guide, Gustavo. Gustavo...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2018
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Mt. Herzl Visit #JustJewIt #Bus1497
A pensive silence rose across the air as we reached the first grave stones. It was as if everyone knew how we were supposed to feel, but...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Be'er Sheva Community Tour #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Yesterday we went to Be'er Sheva where we got to tour around the city with Gabe and get to learn more about Jewish and Israeli culture....
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Visiting an IDF Air Force Base #JustJewIt #Bus1497
We stood in a circle around the aircraft straining to hear the IAF pilot describe his state of the art aircraft over the roar of the jet...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Better Understanding our Soldiers #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Yesterday , we went to the Air Force base in bershevev. We have had the opportunity to talk to Israeli soldiers throughout the trip. But,...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Jerusalem's Old City #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Today was my first time in Jerusalem's old city and it was an amazing experience. The sights, smells, and sounds where all around as we...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2018
- 1 min
Walking through Stone Alleys #JustJewIt #Bus1497
Tsfat: where do I begin. The long drive from the kibbutz yehiam to one of the 4 holy cities of Israel Tsfat was long but totally worth...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2018
- 1 min
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...
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Hillel at Virginia Tech
- Jan 2, 2018
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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....
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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 Museum 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. There’s 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 don’t 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, 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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