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| Mechina Backpacks remind us of the journey that's led us here and the journey that awaits in Israel. |
Make the
very most of every day on this special adventure and take in all the sights,
smells and sounds that connect you to the people, the land, the stories, and
the past, present and future of Israel and of our people:
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Sleep on the plane
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Taste shwarma and Falafel with
enthusiasm
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Speak Hebrew with confidence
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Sing and dance as if no one else is watching
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Remember your hat and your sunscreen and Ma-yim J (*drink water)
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Look after your friends and be kind to one another all the time
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Say thank you to your chaperones the bus driver and the Madrichim
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Think of your mom on Mother’s Day since she’ll be
thinking of you everyday
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Try to make ice cream an everyday experience, and
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Don’t walk behind the camels!
;)
Remember
that you are blessed to have this incredible opportunity and that you are a
blessing to our Davis Academy family and the Jewish people.
-Ms. Shafron
As you travel through Israel, I
hope you are able to enjoy the moments AND appreciate the big picture of where
you really are. If this is your first visit, I hope it’s the first of many. If
you are returning to Israel, I hope you see it through new eyes. To travel with
your classmates and teachers is a unique blend of friends and family, adults
and teens, that you will NEVER re-create. Try everything: speak Hebrew, taste
the foods, enjoy the smell of the camels (ha!), sing around the fire, marvel in
the skills of your bus drivers, talk with your guards, your medic, your
chaperones, write things down in your journal. You won’t be able to remember
everything!
Travel with ruach, peace, love,
and sense of belonging. As they say in Israel, welcome home!
-Ms. London
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| In preparation for our trip to Israel we heard the profound testimony of Murray Linn, an Atlanta resident and Holocaust survivor. |
-
Ms. Ferrar
“Life is not about having and getting, but about being and
becoming”- This quote always feels so relevant during times marking important
milestones. Too often we are consumed by what we have and what we can
get; this trip to Israel represents such an important part of your being and
becoming. You take with you the composite of your life until now, but as
you are there, you will undoubtedly experience new growth.
That you share this with many to whom your undeniably bound accentuates
your experiences. Enjoy, cherish, feel, share- be open to all that
awaits. We are proud of you.
- Mr. Rothstein
I hope you have an amazing experience
in your home land. May your trip be
filled with love, laughter, learning, and friendship.
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Ms. Chatlen
May Israel be more than a faraway place from stories. May
Israel become part of your present. And may Israel remain a presence in
your heart for years and years to come.
-
Ms. Hegarty
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| Students wrote post-it note responses to the blessings from their teachers. |
I hope you all have the experience of a lifetime!
Enjoy every minute!!!
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Mr. Gersten
The world is a book and those that
do not travel only read a page. Be curious and explore all that Israel
has to offer. I hope you have a great adventure and learn something about
yourself.
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Mr. Heyen
I
hope the golden rays of the Jerusalem sun glimmer upon your skin,
And
may the sunrise at Masada light you from within.
I
pray the waters of our ancestors refresh your souls as well
And
may the blessing of שָׁלוֹם inside each of you eternally dwell.
As
you walk upon ancient stones and among the modern throng
May
the blessing of this two-week gift be with you your whole life-long.
-
Ms. Stein
My hope is that you will feel
a lifelong connection with and love for YOUR homeland and that you
will return “home” many times; be proud of this amazing country that has
accomplished so much in such a little time.
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Ms. Fields
I
hope that you have a safe and amazing trip! May you develop memories and
friendships that will last you a lifetime!
-
Ms. Healan
May
God keep you safe & help to open your eyes and heart so that you not only
see and feel Israel, but that you experience Israel and all it has to offer
you. Keep an open mind, be kind, be loving, and be thankful and cherish
the memories you will make as you experience Eretz Yisrael.
-
Mr. Barry
8th graders: May you all have safe, meaningful, exciting,
inspiring travels in Israel!! I hope that
you all appreciate the amazing country you will be in, really live in the
moment while you are there, enjoy each other, and eat some yummy felafel!!
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Ms. Ganz
My wish for all of you is that you allow your mind and heart
to be open to all you see and feel. Israel, our homeland, is truly a
beautiful, and unique place. I hope you have moments of wonder,
contemplation, and love. What a blessing to be able to share this
experience with your dear friends, classmates, and teachers. Have a
wonderful trip.
-
Ms. Lefkovits
יְבָרֶכְךָ ה' וְיִשְׁמֶרְךָ.
יָאֵר ה' פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וִיחֻנֵּךָּ. יִשָּׂא ה' פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וְיַשֵּׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם. וְשָׂמוּ אֶת שְׁמִי עַל בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, וַאֲנִי אֲבָרֲכֵם. |
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May G-D bless you and guard you
May G-D make His face
shed light upon you and be gracious unto you
May G-D lift up His face
unto you and give you peace
-
Morah Sigal
May you come to see that you are Yisrael and may the land of Israel forever instill itself in your hearts.
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Rabbi Micah
I hope you experience what you
have been studying and participating in over the last 10 years. Israel is
special, take the trip in. Listen and learn in person….
- Coach Spaulding
יפה מאוד...שבת שלום
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