Beach time near Rosh Hanikra

Since we had an exhausting day yesterday, everyone had the chance to catch up on a little sleep with a late wake up. We had the pleasure of Rabbi Joe Black & his wife, Sue, come visit IST at our hotel in Netanya.  They were leading a group from Temple Emanuel and remained in Israel an extra few days.  He came to speak with us and many of the students were happy seeing a familiar Rabbi from back home.  We ventured way up north to a beach near Rosh Hanikra. Everyone had a wonderful time just being themselves hanging out in the water, playing Matkot (beach racquet game) and just relaxing & being themselves.  It was a great day and we're looking forward to another relaxing day tomorrow up North where we will be staying for the duration of the trip.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...well, here are 10,000 of them...

Rabbi Joe & Sue Black with ISTers from Temple Emanuel

Relaxing time on the Beach!

Ramat Negev Experience

Our internet has been extremely spotty so now that we are safely in Netanya, I have a good signal for Wifi and wanted to share the past few days.  As you can see from the pictures, everyone is having an amazing time here and sad that the trip will be coming to an end in about 4_+ days.  As many of you know, the situation in Israel has increased and we are safe in the northern part of Israel where we will spending the remaining time here.  Even though our itinerary will be changing and won't have the chance to go to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem again we will be making the most of our stay in Israel! 

Over the last few days, we spent time in Ramat HaNegev which is Colorado's partner region.  We made dinner in Poyke pots, went on an amazing hike and worked with kindergartners in some of their local schools.  

Today we headed up north to visit the underground bullet factory (Machon Ayalon) -http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000012009.htm and then we finished by going to an amazing play in Jaffa at the Na'lagaat Theatre where all of the performers were deaf & blind.  A MUST SEE if you are ever out here.  Link - http://www.nalagaat.org.il/bread.php

MAKING DINNER TOGETHER

Fun times on the bus

Hike to Ein Ovdat

Working with the local kindergartners  in Ramat HaNegev