Day 2 - Digging for our Roots!

Hello, we are today's leaders of the day, Ezra and Kesenia. Today was a very exciting day that included digging and celebrating our Jewish roots. We started the day with a visit to a nearby Yeshiva, and two of the members of PJA read Torah! The Tefillah leaders were also exceptional and enlightened the room. Following the Yeshiva, we put on our archeologist hats and traveled to Beit Guvrin, an ancient site where the Maccabees once dwelled. We excavated the remains of the houses that once stood over 2,000 years ago. Through the pouring rain, the students adventured to a separate cave system, one that was untouched and lit by candlelight. We then journeyed on to a separate world, the Israeli shopping center. Students ate at authentic Israeli restaurants in the food court like "Big Apple Pizza" and "McDonald's". After this scrumptious cultural experience, we proceeded back to the hotel and took a rest period to reflect on the wondrous meal that we just consumed. Following, we traveled to the shuk, and had a Pizur dinner, while the sky opened upon us, bringing rain and even hail. Today was an adventurous journey, and now we must get some sleep. Lilah Tov, Ezra and Kesenia.


Ezra and Kesenia leading an enlightening Tefillah!


Irene, Isaac and Ari digging at Beit Guvrin


Evan (PJA), Sadie (PJA), Isley and Audrey digging at Beit Guvrin


Noah, Arik, Ruby, Naama, Ezra, Max and Ari tasting authentic Israeli food!



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