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Israel Mifgash – Final Day Shabbat morning had a different vibe to it, and not just because it was shabbat. While we all woke up in what by now have become our comfortable homes, it didn’t feel like just another day on the trip. Probably, because it was the last one. Following a morning ofContinue reading “Israel Mifgash – Day 9 (Final Day)”

Israel Mifgash – Day 8 To say that we have been completely spoiled by the weather here in Israel is an understatement. We have not seen a single drop of rain (which is too bad for Israel as Israel is suffering from winters that are too dry) and the skies today were crystal clear forContinue reading “Israel Mifgash – Day 8”

Israel Mifgash – Day 7 While we are still enjoying our time here to the fullest, a bit of melancholy has set in as we realize that we have reached the final days of our wonderful experience together. And truly, it is much more of an “experience” than a “trip.” We have had picture-perfect weather,Continue reading “Israel Mifgash – Day 7”

Israel Mifgash – Day 6 Israel is such a small place, but it is a land of contrasts. Yesterday, we went quickly from the intensity of Jerusalem and its holy sites to the quiet wilderness of Masada and the Dead Sea, and today we spent the day in the very green part of Israel inContinue reading “Israel Mifgah – Day 6”

Israel Mifgash – Day 5 Four talked about the pine tree.  One defined it by genus, species, and variety. One assessed its disadvantages for the lumber industry. One quoted poems about pine trees in many languages. One took root, stretched out branches, and rustled. Born in Romania, Holocaust survivor and renowned Israeli poet Dan PagisContinue reading “Israel Mifgash – Day 5”

Israel Mifgash – Day 4 Israel’s landscape, both natural and man-made, is embedded with the complex history of the Jewish People. Every hill was once the stage of a bloody battle, the streets are named after vanished Jewish communities, and at the end of every road is a monument. For those who do not haveContinue reading “Israel Mifgash – Day 4”

Israel Mifgash – Day 3 Sunday, which is Israel’s Monday – to our student’s confusion – has arrived, and with it the anticipated journey to Jerusalem. We gathered at Hugim, exchanged impressions from Shabbat, and quickly proceeded to take part in one of Israel’s favorite past times – sitting in traffic. The new(ish) Rt. 6Continue reading “Israel Mifgash Day 3”

Israel Mifgash – Day 2 One of the unique elements of HiBuR is the immersive cultural experience it offers its students. They get to explore Israel not just as tourists and pilgrims, but as actual Israeli teens, even if just for a short time.    This element is exactly what our first Shabbat was dedicatedContinue reading “Israel Mifgash Day 2”

Israel Mifgash – Day 1 Shalom from Israel! We concluded our first day trip at one of the Knights Halls in the Old City of Akko, over some Tirosh (Israeli Manischewitz) and blessing Shehecheyanu. It was a special one. Last spring, when we put out the call for local families to join HiBuR, it wasContinue reading “Israel Mifgash Day 1”