Today was the first full day after a good night's sleep at a top hotel in Tel Aviv. We heard from Dr. Gadi Taub on Israeli and American politics. An insightful message over Israeli breakfast inspired us for our first stop in Caesarea. From there we had lunch in a Druze village and learned about their history, customs and devotion to Israel. At the Bahai Gardens, 600 steps led us down magnificent and sacred grounds manicured, symmetrical and symbolic. Our tour of the Naval base was canceled due to recent events but that gave us time to reach Acco, a 4000 year old port, and enjoy a full tour of an ancient and thriving town. Our dinner was complete with a drum circle demonstration and lots of participation. Your rabbis and Patrick danced and it wasn't the Hora. Oy.
Most of all, the friendships are deepening, our knowledge is growing and our affection for Israel is blossoming. Hats off to Marcia Nichols for the grand trip we've only just begun.
Pictures are coming. The messages are brief as they're written on my Blackberry. More tomorrow.
- Rabbi David Lyon
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Just wanted to let you know my son Billy Laufman is in Israel right now as well with Birthright.
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