Rockin' through the Weekend | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Rockin' through the Weekend

We spent a wonderful Shabbat at Kibbutz Malcia, during which we relaxed and got to know each other better, but also spent time discussing important issues in Israel, particularly the issues surrounding the captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, the 4th anniversary of whose kidnapping was on Friday.

On Saturday, we took a tour of the kibbutz, which overlooks Mount Lebanon and the Lebanese border, and heard from a member of the kibbutz about his life here. We wrapped up Shabbat with a havdallah service and hopped back on the bus and headed to Rosh Pinah for dinner out and to watch the World Cup (which we learned is called Mondial in Hebrew). Unfortunately, the US team did not have as great of a day as we did and lost to Ghana in overtime.

Though we've taken over the pool, the dining halls, and the soccer field and made Kibbutz Malcia our home, early tomorrow morning we will pack up our things and head out of the Golan Heights. Tomorrow’s itinerary includes a visit to Tzfat, hiking down Mount Arbel, and an evening at the beach in Netanya.

Stay tuned for more. Shavuah Tov!