As we prepared for day eight in the promised land, we commemorated the fallen soldiers that risk their lives for their country and their people. This day really sparked emotion upon all of us, while teaching us the heroism within these people. We started with a group tefillah at kibbutz Deganya Bet, where we said the prayer for Israel. Next, we were ready to start our day!
After a long bus ride we finally arrived in Tzfat where we met Sheva Chaya, a talented glassblower. Then, we stood silent and respectfully while hearing the siren of Yom Hazikaron. This moment was valuable, seeing everyone stop their day and whatever they were doing to pay a great amount of respect to the heroes who made so many things possible for their country.
Later, we had the opportunity to shop around and eat lunch. Next, we arrived at an extinct volcano, Mt. Bental, which overlooks Israel's border into Syria. It was powerful to see the difference between the two countries.
Then, we came back to the kibbutz, to get prepared to celebrate Yom Hatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. At night, we celebrated in the streets of Tiberias.
This was a very special opportunity, similar to being in Time Square on New Years Eve. Although we were very tired after a long night of celebration, we look forward to further excitement on day nine! -Juliette
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