Wow... No one in Israel can believe that we had rain all night and woke up to more rain. If you check out the video, when it comes, you will see the kids jumping up and down for Shacharit just to keep warm. But, look again because in the background is a beautiful view of the Hula Valley from our place going up a mountain in the Golan. So, we switched plans a bit and instead of a hike through water, the kids are hiking on the Dan River in a beautiful Nature Reserve. This morning we visited the bunkers in the north and the kids learned a lot about the Yom Kippur War. When we got back on the bus, Rabbi David, Dr. Resnick, Dr. Agus, and our tour guide all told more about the Yom Kippur War. The kids were listening intently. They are both excited and nervous about meeting the Ironi Gimmel kids tonight. It always starts off with a bit of awkwardness until the kids have shared experiences to talk through and about. that will all happen. It feels like we are already winding down. We will say good-bye to our tour guide and guard tonight as we will travel with Ironi Gimmel tomorrow and Friday with their tour guide and guard. I think the kids will be sad to say good-bye...or maybe it is L'hitraot.
Last night over dinner we broke the usual rule of no electronics at the table, and Noah, Kobe and I ate while watching all the videos together. We all enjoyed seeing everyone -- you all look like you are having such a fantastic time! So many smiles! Thank you to the photographers, videographers and bloggers for keeping us all connected and sharing your experience while it is happening. I'm sure it will be particularly fun to meet the Ironi Gimmel kids in person after having spent so much time with them already on the computer. Enjoy the last legs of the trip and come home safely!!
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Thanks, Elisa. I think the videos really bring the trip into the homes and classrooms of our families and students. You are right that having a connection in advance made the meeting much easier for the kids!
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