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Gaza border farming, Jerusalem holidays, Tel Aviv, and the first month on the road.

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Entries
15
Months
2
Dishes
6

Months

Entries

Oct 13, 2024Jerusalem, Israel1 min
Leaving Israel
Final reflections from Jerusalem before departing for Georgia, key takeaways from three weeks in Israel.
Oct 12, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Yom Kippur in Jerusalem
Observing Yom Kippur in Jerusalem, spending time in nature, and reflecting on my final night in Israel.
Oct 10, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Reunion with Chaim and Selichot
Traveling from Netanya to Jerusalem, reuniting with FSU friend Chaim, and meeting an IDF hero.
Oct 8, 2024Netanya, Israel2 min
Family Time in Netanya
Meeting Ron's Safta and family in Netanya, hearing stories from Libya, and enjoying the French atmosphere.
Oct 7, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel2 min
October 7th Anniversary
Running for the hostages on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, experiencing sirens and meeting friends.
Oct 6, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel2 min
Knesset Visit with Itay
Visiting the Israeli Knesset with former camp counselor Itay, learning about Israeli politics, and returning to Tel Aviv.
Oct 4, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
Second day of Rosh Hashanah at the Kotel and an unexpected encounter with a homeless man.
Oct 3, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
First Day of Rosh Hashanah
Quiet Rosh Hashanah in Jerusalem, reflecting at the Kotel and enjoying the silence of the holy city.
Oct 2, 2024Jerusalem, Israel4 min
Rosh Hashanah Eve and the Tzadik
Experiencing an intense spiritual gathering with a renowned rabbi in Mea Shearim on Rosh Hashanah eve.
Oct 1, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel8 min
Under Iranian Missile Attack
Experiencing 200 Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel, running to shelters, and confronting terrorism firsthand.
Sep 30, 2024Tel Aviv, Israel3 min
Tel Aviv Relaxation Culture
Moving to Tel Aviv, reconnecting with friends, and discovering the Israeli approach to work-life balance.
Sep 29, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Volunteering Trip Ends
Reflections on America and freedom after one week of travel and meeting people from around the world.
Sep 26, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Gaza Border Farming
Picking weeds at a farm near Gaza, visiting Sderot and Nova site, and reflecting on environment and life.
Sep 25, 2024Jerusalem, Israel2 min
Eggplant Farm and EtroGat
Working on an eggplant farm, trying EtroGat drink, and exploring the Old City of Jerusalem.
Sep 24, 2024Jerusalem, Israel3 min
Arrival in Israel
Landing in Tel Aviv, taking the train to Jerusalem, and beginning the volunteering program.

Food

Dishes worth remembering from Israel.

Etrogat
Etrogat

The flavor of Jerusalem. A juice mixture of Etrog, khat, and grapefruit. Found at the Etrog Man store.

Shawarma
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
Shakshuka

A dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, often served with bread.

Mafrum
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
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
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.