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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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 6, 20181 min read


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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 3, 20181 min read


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....
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 3, 20181 min read


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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 3, 20181 min read


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,...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 3, 20181 min read


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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 3, 20181 min read


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...
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Jan 2, 20181 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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