This morning we said good bye to the Dead Sea region, heading first to Beit Guvrin for an archeological dig. Our families ventured into a cave and dug for various pottery items. This program earned an overwhelming two thumbs up from everyone, regardless of age. We then took our dusty selves to Tel Aviv, a bustling city, and enjoyed the markets and shops. A few rushed to the Mediterranean for a quick dip, and then families went to Cafe Kapish, a dinner served by waiters who are deaf followed by a show of actors who are deaf and blind. Some families took a night off. Elizabeth and I had the pleasure of taking most of our kids to see Monsters University at the cinema. The movie was in English with Hebrew subtitles, but the theater was more or less like any American theater. The kids had a great time and all enjoyed the experience.
Every day on the bus we do "interviews" with our young people. The rabbi interviews the student and then at the end, they have the opportunity to ask both the guide and the rabbi a question. It has been fascinating to hear what students have enjoyed, found meaningful, and how their expectations of Israel have compared to the reality. Many weren't sure what they expected Israel to be--desert, Orthodox, etc--but everyone has found something to love. That is what is amazing about this trip: we get to experience everything through the younger generation's eyes and feel that sense of awe and wonder in everything.
Tomorrow is touring in Tel Aviv...one of our tamest days yet!
Rabbi Lapidus
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