Climbing Masada | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Climbing Masada

Just before sunrise our group hiked up Mt. Masada just like our ancestors did two thousand years ago. It was the most difficult of the three hikes we have completed but also the most meaningful. As we hiked further and further up the sun begun to rise. It was an unbelievable sight. It took approximately 40 minutes until we reached the highest point looking below at Israel. When we reached the top we learned about the history of Masada and saw the ancient Roman baths. It was a particularly powerful experience because we stood right where a thousand Jewish people decided to take their own lives rather than allow the Romans to take them for them. We learned a great deal and completed a difficult hike all before breakfast! xoxo Lauren L and Jonathan U