Here's a bit from the boy band we were introduced to at the scripture museum

This is not the song we heard, but you'll get the idea! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmWRnz5FpGQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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Shabbat Shalom from Tiberas!! Yesterday we drove from Jerusalem to Mount Arbel. The hike was not too vigorous, but the view was Sof Haderech (spectacular). While on the hike, we learned the importance of conserving Israel's fresh water sources. Next, we drove to an interactive museum in Tsfat. Tsfat is a city of Jewish mysticism and spiritualism. We received red Kaballah strings there in order to ward off evil. In the museum, we learned about the torah, the mezuzah, and the teffilin. Additionally, we learned how to write Hebrew letters, just like people do in Torahs and teffilin. Next in the museum, we were in a really cool miniature movie theater where the chairs rotated automatically, and part of the movie was in 3D. For lunch, we ate falafel in a restaurant on the corner. When we finished eating, we bargained for some souvenirs in an outdoor market in an alley in Tsfat. Next, we drove to the hostel, did a quick Shabbat blessing by the waters of the Kinneret, ate, and did activities after dinner!


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Asa and Sam strike a pose on a balcony overlooking the city of Tsfat

Waiting in line for some falafel during free time in Tsfat

Taking a break for some learning at the top Mt. Arbel

Our visit to Tsvat: group photo outside of Synagogue

Day #1 (posted by Jasmine, Elise, Rachel and Kseniya)

Hello from the Rabin Guest House in Jerusalem! Today was loads of fun! It started out pretty simple; we ate a yummy breakfast with all sorts of different foods and some sort of pink juice that while we don't know the name of it, we all thought it was delicious! After breakfast we went down to the City of David, where we went into Hezekiah's Tunnels. It was really cool; the water felt really cool and nice, seeing as we were all really hot. At one point, we all turned off our flashlights and held hands. It got so dark, it was like nighttime. After the tunnels, we walked to the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem. It was a long and tiring walk, but so worth it! The views on the way were awesome, and we saw a few bar mitzvahs making an Aliyah. They were singing and dancing in the streets. After that, we sat at the main square of the old city and ate lunch. We had falafel sandwiches wrapped up in pita bread, there was also French fries inside! It was very tasty!! After lunch, we broke up into three groups, each equipped with a packet of questions concerning various points of interest within the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. We learned a lot of fun facts from that! Then we did more sightseeing of the old city, including the Western Wall. Although we all can take many different memories from that experience, we can agree on it being very spiritual and interesting. Also, it was great to see the diversity throughout the crowds and the connections we all had. We then walked back to the bus to the youth hostel, where we all rested and showered. After dinner, we went to the Mamila mall. It was different than many of those in America because it was outdoors. Very fun! Finished with our day, we rode back to the hostel, had a group meeting and passed out after packing!



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Relaxing in the Old City after a nice lunch of falafel...yum yum!

Exploring the City of David down below

Before we hiked through the tunnels of the City of David.

On our way to start the first day!!!

Grabbing some snacks before the flight to Tel Aviv!

And they are off......

At CVG airport.

Hello from Kentucky! We are still in America... So far we have gotten through security and we have also done some "ice breakers". We are all currently very excited waiting to board the flight. Also sporting our matching name tags we cannot be missed! We will keep you posted :)

Hello from Kentucky! We are still in America... So far we have gotten through security and we have also done some "ice breakers". We are all currently very excited waiting to board the flight. Also sporting our matching name tags we cannot be missed! We will keep you posted :)

#israelbound2012



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Waiting to leave Cincinnati!!!!

Friends across the ocean

Very soon these two groups of friends will be on the same side of the Atlantic Ocean ! Happy travels to Cincinnati JQuest. See you soon Israel.

JQuest Cincinnati group

We can't wait!

JQuest students and parents, before the trip