SH-22-397's blog

Today was an unexpected perspective changing experience. We started off in the early morning towards Har Herzl which is a national Israeli military cemetery. We discussed the impact of army and war on the lives of Israelis. What was not anticipated was how emotionally moving the visit would be for the entire group. While walking through the cemetery there was a particular mother and father who was there visiting their sons grave. I watched as the mother carefully washed off the tombstone and watered the plants on his grave.

It’s been a busy few days here in Israel for the travelers of Shorashim Bus 397! There’s a lot to catch you all up on, but I will do my best to cover everything.
 

Hello friends and family! Or, should I say “shalom!” It’s only our second day in Israel, yet we’ve seen so much and had many opportunities to bond as a group. After a fun, albeit very long flight, we arrived in Tel Aviv. And what a welcome we had! As we walked out of the baggage claim, we were joyously greeted by our Israeli peers with song and drum music. There are 7 Israeli soldiers who are off-duty with us the entire week. It’s been wonderful getting to know them so far.