Off The Beaten Track- Chabad @The Beaches takes an Israel Trip like no other.
“We want to experience parts of Israel that are off-the-beaten-track,” Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky requested from Chabad @ the Beaches in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Rabbi Kurinsky’s goal was not your average trip to Israel. He wanted his group to explore parts of Israel and to connect with the people in the regions of Israel that are not generally visited by tourists.
He and his fellow group members did just that as they met with local residents and toured notable Jewish historical sites in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, Hebron and the Binyamin and Shomron region.
The group spent a fascinating evening exploring the sites of the Muslim Quarter and meeting with Jewish residents.
“I been to Israel countless times,” remarked a participant as he visited Yeshivat Ateret Cohanim and Yeshivat HaKotel, “but I never dreamed these places existed.”
The rabbi added, “I have been to Israel many times and I never got a chance to see this. I went to parts of the Old City that I have never been to before. Nati Cahn [the group’s tour guide] made it all the more relevant and important for us.”
In addition to Israel’s most popular tour destinations – Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Tzfat – the Chabad group journeyed to the regions of Binyamin and Shomron, the highlight of which was visiting the City of Shiloh where the Mishkan stood for 369 years. Eli Parnasa explained his decision to take the group to this region.
“One of the days was devoted for Shomron area. 99.9% of the people who visit Israel (including those who live here) never tour this place where our forefathers walked. It was right there, in the place where we were standing, that that heaven merged with Earth more than 2,000 years ago. That was so cool! ”
For Rabbi Kurinsky, the trip to Shiloh was also one of the many highlights of the itinerary. “Being in Shiloh and being in the place where the Mikvah of Shiloh used to be, standing right next to where the Kodesh HaKodeshim was especially moving –and even more amazing with sites like Kever Yosef nearby.”
While connecting spiritually with the land was important, Chabad @ the Beaches came to Israel to show support for the Israeli people. In an act of solidarity with the Israeli people and Chabad around the world, the group spent time with other Chabad Shluchim from around Israel.
Their most unforgettable visit was with Rabbi Danny Cohen in Hebron. “We came on a mission to support the settlements and that is why we chose to come to Hevron. It became even clearer while we were there.” The trip to Hebron concluded with an uplifting and inspiring Farbrengen at the Maon Farm at three in the morning.
“Being with the soldiers and visiting the guys on Maon in the middle of the night-it was good to see people there living the life. And it was not just about watching a presentation about life in Israel, but actually participating and being there.”
The Chabad@ the Beaches Israel Tour was planned and run by Zev Jacobson of Israel Maven Tours. For more information, please email [email protected] or call +972-52-566-5162.
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Keep it up!!! dira 3 binyan 4 😉
Inspiring just to read about the trip and see the pictures
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