The “Confederate Flag”

Admin/ June 29, 2015/ Political

Well I already addressed one of the three major issues that are all abuzz in America right now.  Might as well deal with the other two. Lets get down to business.  The whole country is debating about whether a certain flag is an infringement of free speech or not depending on whether one can fly it or not.  Instead of

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Gay Rights and Torah

Admin/ June 27, 2015/ Rants

  In case you have not heard by now, either due to this not being a big deal to you, or living in a country that is not the United States, or a combination of both these factors, the United States Supreme Court has upheld that all over the country, Humans have the right to love whoever they want, regardless

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Birthright Adventure Wrap Up

Admin/ June 26, 2015/ Rants

Birthright came to a close.  As I sat in Miami looking around at the world around me, as well as looking into the mirror at the new me that had emerged from this journey, I added to my resolve to create a better me. When looking at my peers on this trip, I found that I have a lot to

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Birthright Day 9

Admin/ June 26, 2015/ Rants

The second and final Shabbat of Birthright was spent in a Kibbutz not far from Jerusalem. By this time, I was coming to the realization that my trip was coming to a conclusion, and that real life was just around the corner.  I spent much of the day reflecting what I had learned.  Spent other parts preparing myself for the

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Birthright Day 8

Admin/ June 24, 2015/ Rants

Day 8 marked an infinitely more lighthearted day than the darkness that lurked all around the day before.  We explored two different places that reminded us that where there seems to be nothing but emptiness and death, life lurks not far away.   Ein Gedi was our first stop.  Situated in the middle of a vast desert, it does not

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Birthright Day 7

Admin/ June 23, 2015/ Political, Rants

The number 7 is seen as divine in Judaism, but I did not feel so as this day completed.  This would soon to prove to be the heaviest and darkest day of the entire Birthright Experience. As we headed back to Jerusalem, our destination was the Holocaust Museum, and even an ironic interruption of travel due to a police escort

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Birthright Day 6

Admin/ June 23, 2015/ Rants

Day 6 I found myself heading to a place I had long wished to see.  The City of Jerusalem beckoned, and I finally came.  First I got a chance to explore the Old City.  The place was steeped in cultures of the many nations that had risen and fallen within the area of the City.  All it really takes is

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Birthright Day 5

Admin/ June 22, 2015/ Rants

Day 5 began at the Bedouin Tents, but we did not stay there long.  Before the sun had even risen, we were on our way to the next destination.  The mountaintop of Masada.  Looking for a personal challenge, I ran up the mountain with a backpack that I intentionally put weight inside of.  Adding to the challenge was that the

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Birthright Day 4

Admin/ June 22, 2015/ Rants

Day Four began right where the day before left off; In the middle of Tel Aviv.  After touring the buildings where the modern state of Israel and finding much excitement in the Gay Pride Flags hoisted all over the City, I turned my attention to the second part of this day in Tel Aviv. I had gotten a chance to

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Birthright Day 3

Admin/ June 14, 2015/ Rants

In contrast to the relaxing mood of day 2, day 3 was fast paced and hectic. After leaving our hotel, we headed to Zfat, which I soon discovered is one of the holiest cities in Israel.  Among countless historical places, this city was where the first Rabbi taught all his disciples for the same of saving Judaism. Another incredible artifact

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