Hey
Gang!
With
an early wake-up we packed our bags for our next destination. Excited but very hot
from this weather we got on the bus and went to the Old City. We davened at the
egalitarian part of the Wall where people read Torah, had Aliyot and prayed.
Afterwards, we saw a computerized presentation of what the Old City looks like now
and what the area looked like 2,000 years ago. It
was very detailed. When I watched it I felt like I was in a video game! Later, we went to the
Jewish quarter where there was very good shopping (sorry Mom, none for you ;)
but don't worry
I got great stuff!) Our teachers and chaperons bought us lemon ice cream pops
(thanks!)
My
favorite part of the day was when we finally reached the Kotel. You can not
imagine how hard it is to squeeze your notes into the wall. 50% of the notes
lay on the ground as others fight to
find a space. I felt honored to touch the rocky textured wall for the very
first time. As I stood and leaned my head against the wall I got a little
emotional. The feeling that rushed before me I have never felt before. It was a
connection. I encourage everyone, if you have gone, or not, to come to Israel
and visit the Kotel.
Harris:
Once
we all got to experience the Kotel, we went through the tunnels under the Kotel
to see the rest of the Western Wall (from below!). We then got a
surprise from our chaperons
and went to Ben- Yehuda Street for lunch, where we all got delicious food and shopped some more.
Finally,
after a while, we made it to the Bedouin Campsite (Kfar Nokdim). Right away, we had an
opportunity to ride camels for a few minutes... When our ride ended, we got an introduction to the Bedouin tents with some tea. We then got situated in our tent and played games before dinner. After dinner, we all got
to hang out with each other. At night, we all had a bonfire and played games
and roasted marshmallows. Shalom!
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