Last Day at Kibbutz Gadot | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Last Day at Kibbutz Gadot

By Nick Perls

Shabbat Shalom!

Friday was another amazing day on our Birthright trip to Israel. On only our second day, I've watched the group become so close. Today alone, I witnessed pickup barefoot soccer, hair braiding, and a general inseparability among friends.

To celebrate the Sabbath, we spent the day relaxing and reflecting on our collective Jewish experiences. It became clear after our discussions that we all come from different backgrounds and have unique relationships with the Jewish faith. I was so thankful for those who shared personal stories and was impressed by a level of respect far beyond our years. 

We concluded the afternoon with a raucous and mostly civil tournament of rock, paper, scissors. 

Tomorrow, I look forward to traveling to Tzfat and then Jerusalem with this group of amazing people.

  

Photo Credits: Header Image-@zigzaggiant, Image 1-@holdthemaio, Image 2-@liveyourlife489, Image 3-@paulamarie123