Thursday, March 19, 2009

Havdalah and the Closing Friendship Circle

Emotional Good Byes
Final Friendship Circle
Some tears saying shalom.


Connection between Israeli student and our Tilly.



Tears after 2 weeks of being part of an Israeli family.
How do you say goodbye to your new sister?



Our own Lee Rosen leads Havdalah






Hugs from Daniel's Israeli mom






Saturday, March 14, 2009

Our Thoughts

" I learned how important neighborhood and community are in Israel." Alana

" I felt spiritual, especially at the Western Wall" Daniel J.

"Seeing the places we learned about makes our studies come alive." Samantha

"Visiting Rabin Square was important to me." Slater

"I'll always know that I have simeone special in Israel." Rebecca

" Being independent and making our own decisions was meaningful." Daniel P

"What was amazing to me, was going under the tunnels of the Western Wall and seeing history come to life." Nikta

" I learned at Yad V Shem how important it is to keep remembering. Also, I am appreciative to the soldiers who gave their lives so that we have a Jewish state." Yassi

"I learned about true friendship" Aaron

"I learned that when you travel you become a special group." Michael

"I learned how to make a friend for life." Megan

"Purim was meaningful because it was not only at school, but also in the whole country." Shelby

"Seeng the places I have heard about was meaningful." Ricky

"The visits made be respect the people who gave their lives for the state of Israel." Micah

Friday, March 13, 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Memorable Experiences

Micah and Lee
Our new friends...


Alana, Rebecca, Nikta and Yassi


In Jerusalem



Traveling to Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv

Our Rabin expert









On the Haas Prominade




Representing the communities in the Old City...







On The Bus....




Shalom. We had a wonderful day in Jerusalem. First stop the Haas Prominade for a magnificent view of Jerusalem. Then to the Old City and the Western Wall, followed by the Herzl Museum, a lesson from our in house Herzl expert, Aaron, and a visit to the children's memorial at Yad V' Shem. On Wednesday, we heard and saw the amazing story of the bullet factory, visited Independence Hall and Rabin Square. Our students are happy, communicate in Hebrew and consistently show off their knowledge of Israeli heroes.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Happy Purim from Tel Aviv






















Adar is truly the happiest month on the Hebrew calendar. Ask anyone at David Bloch!

Friday, March 6, 2009

The VBS Day School parents in Israel











Our First Days At School








































The first two days of our journey have been filled with wonderful experiences at school and in our host homes. Here are a few pictures at the petting zoo, during the welcome ceremony and around school. The bulletin board at school has pictures of the entire 6th Grade from VBS Day School including the teachers. Shabbat Shalom.





Saturday, February 28, 2009

Greetings from our Kindergarten Buddies

Dear Megan, "Have a good flight and be sure to rest."

Love, your buddy Emilee

Dear Shelby, " Have a fun time in Israel."

Love, Sophia and Amelia


Dear Aaron, "Have a fun time and think about me."

Love, Brian



Dear Alana, "Enjoy the airplane and have fun."

Love, Natalie and Miriam




Dear Micah, "Have a fun time and eat some
delicious Israeli food, especially muffins."
Love, Jack and Ethan



Dear Rebecca, "Have a fun time."
Love, your buddy, Melody


Dear Daniel, "Hope you like Israel.
Think about me." Love, Ian


Dear Daniel, "Have a really fun time."
Love, Henry and Ethan


Dear Slater, "I will miss you." Love, Eli


Dear Samantha, "Have a fun time." Love, Eleanor



Dear Ricky,
"Enjoy the good food, and watch the movies on the airplane,
have fun and bring us something."
Love, Omri and Daniel



"Hi Nikta. Be safe in Israel." Love, your buddy, Amanda