Wednesday, June 18, 2008

We arrived late yesterday afternoon at Ben Gurion airport. Our first stop was dinner at the Yad HaShemonah Guest House. Yad Hasmenoah, is a kibbutz just west of Jerusalem near Abu Gosh.

Fresh vegetables and fruits, along with fish, chicken and turkey filled the buffet. The weather could not be more perfect. It was warm with a gentle cool breeze. It was a wonderful way to begin our journey in Israel. Following dinner, our bus hastened to the Tayelet or the Haas Promenade, which features an incredible view of the Old City and the Kotel (Western Wall) from south Jerusalem. When we arrived at the Tayelet, a festive wedding was taking place, replete with fireworks as if to welcome us to the Jerusalem. We drank grape juice and said “L’chayim”, and marked this special moment by singing the Shehecheyanu blessing.

Our first full day will feature an exploration of “Jerusalem Through the Ages”. We will visit the Old City, where the kotel awaits us.

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Unknown said...

Thank you for the picture tour of your trip and informative commentaries on your first days in Israel. Josh, we get pictures daily from Esther's program, Passport to Israel. They are in the northern part of the country. Enjoy the trip. Robin Lieberman

June 23, 2008 at 2:46 PM

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