Oct 13, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Leaving Israel
Final reflections from Jerusalem before departing for Georgia, key takeaways from three weeks in Israel.
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Middle East
Israel
Gaza border farming, Jerusalem holidays, Tel Aviv, and the first month on the road.
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Visited: September 2024 - October 2024
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Stories from Israel
Oct 12, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Yom Kippur in Jerusalem
Observing Yom Kippur in Jerusalem, spending time in nature, and reflecting on my final night in Israel.
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Oct 10, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Reunion with Chaim and Selichot
Traveling from Netanya to Jerusalem, reuniting with FSU friend Chaim, and meeting an IDF hero.
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Oct 8, 2024Netanya, Israel
Family Time in Netanya
Meeting Ron's Safta and family in Netanya, hearing stories from Libya, and enjoying the French atmosphere.
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Oct 7, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel
October 7th Anniversary
Running for the hostages on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, experiencing sirens and meeting friends.
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Oct 6, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel
Knesset Visit with Itay
Visiting the Israeli Knesset with former camp counselor Itay, learning about Israeli politics, and returning to Tel Aviv.
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Oct 4, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
Second day of Rosh Hashanah at the Kotel and an unexpected encounter with a homeless man.
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Oct 3, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
First Day of Rosh Hashanah
Quiet Rosh Hashanah in Jerusalem, reflecting at the Kotel and enjoying the silence of the holy city.
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Oct 2, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Rosh Hashanah Eve and the Tzadik
Experiencing an intense spiritual gathering with a renowned rabbi in Mea Shearim on Rosh Hashanah eve.
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Oct 1, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel
Under Iranian Missile Attack
Experiencing 200 Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel, running to shelters, and confronting terrorism firsthand.
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Sep 30, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv Relaxation Culture
Moving to Tel Aviv, reconnecting with friends, and discovering the Israeli approach to work-life balance.
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Sep 29, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Volunteering Trip Ends
Reflections on America and freedom after one week of travel and meeting people from around the world.
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Sep 26, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Gaza Border Farming
Picking weeds at a farm near Gaza, visiting Sderot and Nova site, and reflecting on environment and life.
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Sep 25, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Eggplant Farm and EtroGat
Working on an eggplant farm, trying EtroGat drink, and exploring the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Sep 24, 2024Jerusalem, Israel
Arrival in Israel
Landing in Tel Aviv, taking the train to Jerusalem, and beginning the volunteering program.
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Food in Israel
Etrogat
The flavor of Jerusalem. A juice mixture of Etrog, khat, and grapefruit. Found at the Etrog Man store.
Shawarma
Thinly sliced meat, typically lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture of all. Served in pita or laffa bread. Traditionally topped with hummus, tahini, amba, schug, and/or harissa.
Shakshuka
A dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, often served with bread.
Mafrum
A Libyan Jewish stuffed vegetable dish. Root vegetables, typically potatoes, are hollowed out and filled with a blend of ground meat and spices. These stuffed vegetables are then fried and simmered in a tomato-based sauce.
T'Becha
A Libyan slow-cooked beef dish which is really a stew. Cumin and garlic rule this dish, along with slow-cooked beef and dried white beans, and the result is warm, nourishing, and supremely tasty.
Shamburak
A Kurdish-Syrian pastry served with a filling of your choice. Served hot and crispy straight from the taboon oven. Inside every pastry is Indian mashed potato, fried onion, chimichurri sauce, and a meat of your choice.