Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa

Tel Aviv here we come!

Team Mensch kicked off the morning in Yitzhak Rabin Square to learn about the life and accomplishments of former Israeli Prime Minister,Yitzhak Rabin.

Then, the group headed off to take a stroll along the Mediterannean Sea and learn about our next stop for the day, Jaffa! After lunch, there were opportunities to take part in singing and dancing. Then, Lee split the group in two teams to play a game testing everyone's knowledge on Israel and its history. Later on, it was time to shop and explore the the ancient alleys of Jaffa. From t-shirts, to Justin Bieber necklaces, to colorful scarves and shofars...this place had it all!!

A trip to the Independence Museum in Tel Aviv capped off the day nicely. It was here that David Ben Gurion declared the Independence of the State of Israel. During the discussion the group was asked to stand for the playing of Hatikvah.

After an hour bus ride back to the hotel in Neve Ilan, the group lit candles for the 2nd night of Hannukah and enjoyed a beautiful dinner together.

Tomorrow....Masada, the Dead Sea, and a special Bedouin meal.

Shalom!