Our First Day

We made it!

After a very easy flight we arrived in Israel around 1pm. Getting our luggage we headed out and met our tour guide Zvi and our medic Eviatar.

Once we arrived we got on the bus and headed to the hotel. Enroute Zvi quizzed the students on facts about Israel. It turns out we have some budding urban planners. Already their questions are insightful especially around zoning and greenery in Israel! Who would have thought.

After an hour of so of rest we headed to the beach at Tel Aviv. We sang a little then began to play games to get to know one another only to get caught in the rain. After a mad dash to a nearby shopping mall we continued with mixers.

We just finished out first Shabbat dinner. We asked the students the difference between Israeli foods and what they would eat for Shabbat in the states. They loved it. Charlie loved the soup. Henry loved the salad dressing. It was "the best of his life".

Because of jet lag we are calling it an early night but not before we gave them their first taste of Israeli junk food. Chips and candy.

Look out tomorrow for another post and a bunch of pictures.

For now:

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