Dear NCSY TJJ Lion Pride,

Hello from JERUSALEM!

After having such a late night Tuesday, not even spending the night in tents stopped the Lion Pride from getting a great night of Zz’s. As we left Chan Hashayarot (many were upset that we left on the bus and not by Camel) we went West towards Sderot. On our way to Sderot we stopped a Shvil Hasalat, also called “The Salad Trail.” We learned all about Israel’s agriculture and the types of vegetables they grow (you would not believe how many different colored carrots they have!). We even had a chance to taste some of the veggies while touring the green houses!!

Next, we had an eye opening bus tour of Sderot, one of Israel’s closest cities to Gaza. The residents taught us about how they react to rockets being fired from Gaza and about their rock hard resolve in living normal lives. Following Sderot we made a visit to Tel Aviv’s Bar Ilan University and got schooled in Israel advocacy.

Wednesday evening found us in JERUSALEM!!! Finally after so many days of seeing the land of Israel we came back to its heart and capital. Following a brief rest from the day’s travels at the hotel, we made our way to the old city of Jerusalem where we visited the kotel at last! For some it was not their first time being there, for others it was a new experience, however everyone agreed it was incredibly moving and meaningful.

We are looking forward to our day tomorrow in Tel Aviv!

Reminder that tomorrow evening kicks off the free weekend and anyone staying with family should confirm that they are expected and that arrangements to be picked up have been made. Ramat Rachel (Jerusalem) pick up tomorrow will be at 6:30  AM and Almozorov (Tel Aviv) will be at  9:00 PM. 

Best,

Chaim

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