Today, because of the snow, students woke up late. Then after breakfast we headed out. We took a walking tour of Nachlaot, an interesting and old neighborhood nearby. It is an ultra-orthodox neighborhood and the day (along with the evening) brought up lots of questions about the different ways that Jews practice.
Afterwards we went to the Shuk (outdoor Market). Students ate lunch and were given an assignment. Each had to buy an item for lunch the next day. Some bought cheeses and dips. Others bread. Others nuts.
Throughout the morning we tried to impress upon them just how unique it was to see Jerusalem in snow. That's why the roads were closed (now open) and most stores and museums were closed (as well as most modes of transportation). They also got an appreciation for the playful nature of Jerusalem, since most of the residents were playing in the snow alongside them (lots of snowball fights). They said it was the perfect snowball snow (very wet, stays compact).
Afterwards, students came back and rested and changed for Shabbat (they were very wet after our day out because of the puddles).
Because we had to go within walking distance, we went to a nearby Orthodox shul. Most had never been to services like these and it was a good experience. I think it challenged them to think about what they like about Reform Judaism.
After a tasty Shabbat dinner, students joined together for a talent show in honor of Shabbat. Some told jokes. Others sang songs. Jodie told a scary story. Rabbi Marc rapped and did the worm.
Now our students are resting (as they should for Shabbat) before a bit of debriefing and some more touring tomorrow. We take off at 11:45pm.
Some pictures from today:
And an oldie of Solomon with the chickens (that we unearthed from a few days ago):
Afterwards we went to the Shuk (outdoor Market). Students ate lunch and were given an assignment. Each had to buy an item for lunch the next day. Some bought cheeses and dips. Others bread. Others nuts.
Throughout the morning we tried to impress upon them just how unique it was to see Jerusalem in snow. That's why the roads were closed (now open) and most stores and museums were closed (as well as most modes of transportation). They also got an appreciation for the playful nature of Jerusalem, since most of the residents were playing in the snow alongside them (lots of snowball fights). They said it was the perfect snowball snow (very wet, stays compact).
Afterwards, students came back and rested and changed for Shabbat (they were very wet after our day out because of the puddles).
Because we had to go within walking distance, we went to a nearby Orthodox shul. Most had never been to services like these and it was a good experience. I think it challenged them to think about what they like about Reform Judaism.
After a tasty Shabbat dinner, students joined together for a talent show in honor of Shabbat. Some told jokes. Others sang songs. Jodie told a scary story. Rabbi Marc rapped and did the worm.
Now our students are resting (as they should for Shabbat) before a bit of debriefing and some more touring tomorrow. We take off at 11:45pm.
Some pictures from today:
And an oldie of Solomon with the chickens (that we unearthed from a few days ago):
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