Tel (aviv) me more!!! | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Tel (aviv) me more!!!

By J.D. Fishman

What did you do today? 
Today, we went to the opening of the Israeli stock market, and then got to learn about tech and entrepreneurship in Israel. It was awesome! Then, we went to the beach at Tel Aviv, followed by lunch at the Shuk. I loved them both. Next, we went to the house of one of our Israeli Participants, Tess Geri. Her family was very hospitable, and we got to eat snacks and swim in her pool! It was really a very cool experience.

What was your favorite part of the day and why? 
The beach, because I got to work on my tan :)

What's something new that you learned or something that you tried for the first time? 
Today, I heckled with an Israeli shop owner in the Shuk in Tel Aviv. I didn't think I had it in me, but it was cool to experience this part of Israeli culture. 

What was the best thing you ate today and where did you get it? 
I ate arepas in the Shuk in tel aviv. They were delish!! Almost as good as La Arepa in Pawtucket (s/o to Brown students)

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
I'm so excited to climb Masada tomorrow before the sunrise. I'm a little nervous to go in the Dead Sea after because I have a bunch of cuts, but hopefully it will still be alright. I am still really excited to see the Dead Sea and experience the salty water.