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Meaningful Moments

By Jane Ellison

After a morning swim in Tel Aviv, we got to visit a startup company that taught us about dozens of amazing Israeli innovations.

It was interesting to learn about the things Israelis have been able to make that the public often dismissed or doesn't know about. After testing out and playing with them and hearing a presentation about the business model for one of their inventions, the Living Box, we had lunch in Sarona market and headed to Jerusalem.

We started with a peaceful meditation circle and then got to walk around the old city.

Not having been to the city, I was told to close my eyes and was led to the balcony overlooking the wall, where all the new-comers opened their eyes and got to experience the view. The most meaningful moment of the day was being able to touch and write a note at the Western Wall, and it was touching to see others showing their emotions and allowing themselves to be vulnerable together.