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Randi Israel 2008

In and around Israel

May 25 - June 4 I will be in Jerusalem at the Melton International Alumni Kallah and I will once again be blogging my way through the trip.  Please join me on what I think will be a most exciting adventure.

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Randi Brenowitz

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    Getting Ready

    Palo Alto, United States | May 22 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Why is it that no matter how well you plan the day before a trip is total craziness??!! Continue reading »
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    At Home at the Inbal

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 24 '08 | Reviews: 0

    After a long, but uneventful flight over, I arrived in Israel at 4 on Sunday afternoon just in time for rush hour traffic... Continue reading »

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    With Music in our Hearts

    Rosh ha'Ayin, Israel | May 25 '08 | Reviews: 0

    What a full day (or has it been a week) I had today. Sara Sless from JCCA picked me up early in the morning and we were of... Continue reading »

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    A World Within a World

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 26 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Today was the first full day of the seminar. The theme was "A World Within a World." We're going to spend the next few da... Continue reading »

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    A Look From Within and Without

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 27 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Today's theme was "A Look From Within and Without." Started the day with an introductory session with our guide/educator.... Continue reading »

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    Two Models of Community: Old and New

    Benai Beraq, Israel | May 28 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Today's theme was "Two Models of Community: Old and New."

    ... Continue reading »

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    A World Built on Chesed

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 29 '08 | Reviews: 0

    The theme for today was "A World Built on Chesed." We started with a lovely walk with Rabbi Benji Levine in the footsteps... Continue reading »

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    Shabbat in Jerusalem

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 30 '08 | Reviews: 0

    I generally like to go to synagogue when I'm in Jerusalem, but after all of this Haredi stuff this week, I desperately ne... Continue reading »

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    Israel at 60: A Jewish State or the State of the Jews?

    Jerusalem, Israel | May 31 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Today's theme was "Israel at 60: A Jewish State or the State of the Jews?" We began with an early AM briefing from Avraham... Continue reading »

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    Israel at 60: The Future is Here

    Rehovot, Israel | Jun 01 '08 | Reviews: 0

    The theme for today was "Israel at 60: The Future is Here." A great theme with not so great execution. We were part of th... Continue reading »

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    Sad to be Packed

    Jerusalem, Israel | Jun 02 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Today's theme was officially, "Beyond the Ivory Tower," but it should be "Sad to be Packed." We spent much of the morning... Continue reading »

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    Home Sweet Home

    Palo Alto, United States | Jun 03 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Trip home was tiring, but uneventful. As always, leaving Israel was bittersweet. I am already planning the next trip, so stay tuned.

    Thanks... Continue reading »

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