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Old CityWhat better way to feel a deep connection to Jerusalem than to visit the City of David.  This is where Jerusalem was born some 3,000 years ago.  Amir took us to the perfect look out perch, where we experienced a spectacular view of this ancient city.   This...

MasadaWe awoke for a wonderful breakfast at the Prima Royale Hotel. Our journey to Masada started in the city and once we crossed through a tunnel for about 30 seconds, we arrived in the desert. One quick stop at the gas station for a camel ride and we were almost to...

Mahane YehudaThe market was packed before Shabbat.  Our group bought all the food we were going to prepare in the afternoon and eat that evening for our Shabbat dinner.  Everything sold at the market was beautiful, fresh, and plentiful.  The excitement in the market...

Biking Tour at the UNESCO Biosphere ReserveThis morning started off with some great exercise with a mountain bike ride through rigorous terrain. We learned about all of the agriculture and land that is being preserved and protected from the hostile intruders who would...

Final Morning in Tel AvivWe woke up this morning and had to say good bye to Tel Aviv. Our time there was truly incredible. In a short time we were exposed to so many new experiences and were able to see the beautiful work of some amazing agencies.   Dr. Moti Cristal -...

Early Morning YogaBetter PlaceFor the first stop of the day, the group headed out to the headquarters of Better Place, a private company in Israel which aims to reduce global gasoline fuel consumption through an innovative transportation infrastructure, which includes...

The 2011 Rubinites have arrived in Israel and are excited to begin their journey!  נאות קדומים(Neot Kedumim) - Biblical Garden and Nature ReserveAfter touching down at Ben Gurion International, the group was greeted by our tour guide Amir, who took us to our first...

"Before my Rubin trip experience, I felt like the fourth child at the Passover sedar. I didn't know enough about Israel to ask. The fellow participants, speakers, and actually seeing Israel first hand gave me the understanding to ask."Rebecca Goldman, 2008"The Rubin...

On Oct 30th the adventure begins for 10 young adults living in St. Louis.  This group will embark on a 10 day experience traveling throughout Israel.  Known as the Rubin Israel Experience, this ten day journey was created by Pam and Ron Rubin who are funding this...

Occupation: Public Affairs / Government RelationsWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?The culture, the traditions, and learning about the history of Israel and its remarkable journey through the last 60+ years.Who are you meeting in...