Well Our Bags Are Packed...

In just a little bit, everyone will gather on the the tremendous porch overlooking the city of Jerusalem for our farewell Havdalah - ending Shabbat and also ending our trip.

It is too early to reflect on the power of the trip, but we can say we had an amazing time, did cool things, learned a lot, and loved coming to Israel. We also lucked out with the best weather ever in Israel in February (not so much what we left in).

Most of the group heads to the airport tonight and back home to the US - New Jersey, Vermont, Colorado, and Lichtenstein (you read that right).

A few people are staying some extra days and 4 of us are headed to Eilat and then Petra.

So - the blog is NOT DONE. Check back here for 2 things:

1. Our continuing adventures in Eilat and Jordan

2. Reflections from the group as they write once they have gotten home.

Also look for info about a special Shabbat service in April where our Trip members will reflect on what the trip meant to them.

Thanks to everyone for reading the blog and making comments and helping make this adventure a shared one. It has been a joy.

Shavua Tov,

Rabbi Mark