The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the surface of the earth. From there, the only direction to go is up; and that’s exactly what we did. More specifically, …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Five
Let me first apologize for causing any alarm with today’s blog title. I have a lifelong struggle with humor that seems so funny to me that sometimes I can’t resist …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Four
We awoke to Galilee’s first day of spring! Rain has gone, skies are sunny and blue, and just after breakfast we found ourselves planting trees in Israel! The Jewish National …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Three
Our morning began with a leisurely ride and our first daytime views of the Sea of Galilee. As we passed through the beauty of the cool morning, some of us …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day Two
With body clocks (mostly) adjusted, a full dinner, some sleep, and fresh breakfast under our belts, our day began with a bus tour of the city of Tel Aviv on …
Spring 2023 Up to Jerusalem Tour—Day One
It’s hard to believe it, but the day has finally arrived! This morning all 97 of us gathered in bright and sunny Tel Aviv, filled two tour buses, and began …