Today began with a trip to Yad Vashem which is the Holocaust museum of Jerusalem. We spent the morning learning about the Holocaust. The museum connected on a very personal level with many of our group members especially when we were shown a testimonial by a Jewish man from Greece. After having a group discussion which brought up comparisons between this museum and the one in Washington, DC, we stopped for a homemade lunch in a small community center. The lunch was made by a feminist group who train Israeli women to start businesses involving cooking. Following lunch, we participated in an act of Tikun Olam involving mulching the paths of a community garden located in Jerusalem. This activity led in to a discussion of what we thought were the most important Jewish values to enact in the future. Finally, we ended the day with dinner at a mall and free time to explore the shops. We are so excited for tomorrow!
Sophie and Alex
We parents LOVE this blog!!! Keep it up - PLEASE :) We are all so glad that you are having such a wonderful time and we can't wait to see the photos when you return.
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