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Cheryl Perry

Occupation: Teacher - Literacy Coach with Special School DistrictWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?Everything.  The whole experience, except the plane ride.Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession? I am...

Vadi Dodge

Occupation: Student at St. Louis UniversityWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I'm looking forward to seeing a country that I grew up learning about, seeing the history as well as places like the Kotel, which I have heard so much...

Steve Lieberman

Occupation: National Product Manager at Graybar Electric Company, Inc.What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I am most looking forward to meeting Israelis and talking about their lives and seeing how different or how similar they are...

Lisa Nixon

Occupation: I have a Masters in Social Work but now I am a stay at home mommyWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I am looking forward to seeing the way people live in Israel and I want to reconnect. Who are you meeting in Israel...

Hilary Cedergreen

Occupation: For the last 10 years I have worked part time in my family's 3rd generation retail clothing business/ stay at home mom.What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I think I am most interested in our sister cities of...

Lisa Suffian

Occupation: Allergist   What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel? I am very excited to see The Western Wall, and see what life is really like in Israel.   Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession? I am meeting...

Day 6: Getting Closer to G-d

Climbing the Masada mountain for sure brought images of getting closer to G-d.  Not just physically climbing the massive 75 story mountain, but emotionally making the journey.   When driving toward the great mountains outside Jerusalem, they look tiny, small and have...

Day 5: Jerusalem

We finally made it to Jerusalem on Friday before Shabbat.Of course our leaders sent us into the "Shook" or the market.  We have never experienced something like this, a strong Jewish presence all finding their way around the market quickly so that they can make it...