Our incredible week at NCSY Euro Israel was an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, exploration, and meaningful experiences. From the enchanting streets of Morocco to the ancient cities of Spain, and finally arriving in our homeland of Israel, we discovered the beauty of our Jewish heritage and deepened our connection to our people.
We started our adventure in Fes, Morocco, where we explored the ceramics area, tannery, old city, and the Jewish cemetery. The blue city of Chefcheouan took our breath away with its stunning architecture. In Tangier, we enjoyed the beach, swam in the sea, and went horseback riding on the sand. We ended the day with a fun ice breaker game that helped us get to know each other better.
Our journey continued to Gibraltar, a small territory with a fascinating history. We learned about its past, visited the old Jewish cemetery, explored the caves, and had a memorable encounter with its famous monkeys.
In Córdoba, Spain, we immersed ourselves in the city’s rich Jewish history. We learned about notable figures like the Rambam, the author of the Kuzari, and Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. At night we had a blast participating in a TikTok challenge, creating video skits that brought laughter and joy to all.
Finally, we arrived in Israel, the place we’ve been waiting for most. We started our day with a beautiful visit to the Kotel. We then enjoyed a delicious bagel breakfast overlooking Har Habayit and the kotel plaza. With free time in the old city, we had an opportunity o explore and buy lunch before heading north, eagerly anticipating a beautiful first Shabbat in Israel.
This week on Euro, it was beautiful to see the relationships between the teens deepen more and more every day. We are excited to head into our first Shabbat in israel as one family, and look forward to the experiences we will share in the coming weeks. Shabbat Shalom!
All the best,
Jeremy