Dear Congregation and Friends, Soon three rabbis from the NY/NJ area will be traveling with 35 congregants to Israel. We have made many trips before, but this one will be unique. Many, not all, of the travelers are return visitors. Our trip combines an overview of the country (from the Negev to the Golan) with meetings with Israeli leaders, writers and thinkers. When we have access to the web, we will post daily diary messages here so you can follow along with us from Tel Aviv to Yahel/Lotan to Tzefat and the Galilee and finally into Jerusalem. Check back on February 18 or 19 for what we hope will be our first posting! :) Rabbi Debby... read more