This morning we had a fascinating briefing by Eran Lerman, Deputy Director of the National Security Council. He gave the group an insightful understanding of the political situation and the crises surrounding Israel now in Syria, Egypt, Libya and Jordan. We then went to Yad Vashem, the Museum of the Holocaust. It was a very[…]
Friday night we went to the Western Wall and had an absolutely amazing and uplifting experience. We joined in with the thousands who were there to welcome the Sabbath. We danced with soldiers and others as they brought the week to a close. We then went to the stunning home of Aba and Pamela Claman[…]
What a day. They just keep getting better and better. We started the day with a VIP tour of the Western Wall Tunnels. Words cannot describe the experience we had as we explored the excavations underneath the Western Wall. Hidden layers of the Wall are revealed underground. The walls tell the story of ancient Jerusalem[…]
Another exciting day in Israel. Day Four. We started the day with a Press Conference. Local and Foreign Press came to the Hotel to talk to the celebrities about their experiences so far in Israel. Everyone loves it and wants to stay longer. We then headed off to Masada. We stopped on the way at[…]
Ending an amazing day in the Golan Heights where we received a full briefing on the political situation in Syria and Lebanon and ended it with a zip line ride down the mountain. The group was fascinated hearing the story of the Yom Kippur war as they looked down on Syria and met with some[…]
We started the day with a fascinating briefing by General Yossi Kuperwaser, Director General of the Ministry of Strategic Affairs who briefed us on the geo political situation in the Mid East. It was insightful and most interesting. We then went on a walking tour of the Old City of Jaffa. We visited the art[…]
The group has just arrived in Tel Aviv. We are standing outside the beautiful sea side Carlton Hotel after settling in. We are off to the Nalagat Black Out restaurant in Old Jaffa, where we will experience dinner at a restaurant, served totally in the dark, by blind waiters. We will then watch the[…]
