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14 September

Light within the Shadows -OU Israel Travel Blog to Kfar HaRoeh

The OU Israel trip to Shem Olam and the cheese factory was more than worthwhile.  The museum was not at all what I expected.  Instead of talking about overall atrocities, they concentrated on individuals’ experiences which put a light on their personal experience that I had never been exposed...
3 September

Return & Renewal — In the Footsteps of Rav Kook, zt”l

I want to thank you for the wonderful, inspiring and moving tiyul we had today at Rav Kook's house. The madrich was excellent and Rabbi Shor's personal anecdotes added to the experience in creating a connection to the Rav. I know he was the Chief Askenazi Rabbi. Today, I learned...
6 July

House on the Rock- OU Israel Travel explores Jewish life on Har HaZeitim

Jewish life on Har HaZeitim By Eliezer and Leah Galinsky In a few words....this trip was superior, beautifully presented and roundly enjoyed by all. Tzippora Piltz presented a thorough look at Jewish life on Har Ha'Zeitim and was an educator's dream. She clearly knew her subject and her passion came through loud and...
20 June

Chevron Trip Blog- OU Israel Travel

  OU Israel Travel Chevron Trip Story by:  Phil & Ruth Esther Fine   Mark Twain wrote on his visit there in 1867, “Palestine, sits in sackcloth and ashes.” But little did he know what was to come. And although Chevron, Israel’s second-holiest city and home to roughly 700 Jews and 250,000 Arabs, isn’t...
17 March

Backstage Tour of Tel Aviv’s Opera House and Sarona

OU Trip: Backstage Tour of Tel Aviv’s Opera House and Sarona Summary of a wonderful trip by Chana Leah AikenOne of the many pleasures of living in Israel is the endless variety of places to go and things to see.  Yesterday, a large group of touring enthusiasts visited Israel’s...
3 May

Lag B’Omer yachting trip blog

Miriam Esris The day was Lag B'Omer. The Israeli sunshine was too gorgeous to miss. A busload of people were on their way to Herzliya.  All were anticipating the ride on yachts upon arriving.  We were given an orientation so we knew what to expect.  Finally the time arrived to...
2 May

Tiveria and Kfar Tavor

Tiveria and Kfar Tavor A twelve hour tiyul with Chana L Aiken-wow.  Chana is extremely professional.  Her knowledge of the nooks and crannies of the land is astounding.  Before we even reached our first destination, we had the gift of an intense couple of hours where she covered the history...