Israel (Part 3)

The last batch of pictures from my wonderful, exciting trip...

Me, Mayaan, and Shaked in their uniforms

Mount Herzel Cemetery

The Dead Sea

It's seriously awesome!

The Kotel, or Western Wall

The beige-stone streets of Jerusalem

A cool picture that Avra took

A book of pictures that I made using Blurb.

If you want to see more pictures or want to know more about my trip, please don't hesitate to ask!

You can email me at sara.strauss8922@yahoo.com.

Israel (Part 2)

Here are the next several days of my trip...

Partying it up at a bar

Independence Hall

Avra, Shaked, and me
Every group gets to hang out with eight Israeli soldiers for five days

The Mediteranean

Flea market in Jaffa

In an underground room that we had to crawl through tunnels to get to

(My eyes look a little crazy)

Bedouin tent

About 100 people slept in here.
Forty-four on one side and fourty-four of another group on the other side,
divided by thick carpets.
Forty birthright-goers, two counselors, one guide, and one medic

Riding a camel with Kira

Walking up to Masada

Part 3 coming tomorrow.

Israel (Part 1)

In honor of the fact that it was exactly a year ago today that I left for Israel, I thought I would post some photos of my trip. Last year, I went on birthright for two weeks with forty other 18 to 22-year-olds from around the U.S. through Taglit Birthright. Luckily, I got to go with two friends of mine (Avra and Kira), which I think made the trip easier and better since I already knew two people and we'll always remember that we went together.

If you're under 26 and Jewish, I would definitely recommend going on birthright since it's a wonderful experience and it's free! If you're over 26 or not Jewish, you should make plans to see this amazing country!

I met some extraordinary people, saw marvelous things, did incredible things, took hundreds of pictures, connected to a country and a people, felt like I belonged, had tons of fun, and I will never forget this experience. EVER.

Here are the first couple days of my trip...

Layover in Kiev, Ukraine 

We arrived! Ben Gurion Airport

The group!

  

Baha’i Gardens in Haifa

The Mediterranean

Sasha, Kira, Avra, and me

Emily being eaten

Part 2 coming tomorrow.