Shabbaton in Jerusalem

  Thursday began our Shabbaton to Jerusalem and our first stop was directly to Yad Vashem.  Yad Vashem, established in  1953, has become the world center for documentation, research,  education. and commemoration of the Holocaust.

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Davening Mincha at Yad Vashem

The Valley of the Communities in Yad Vashem

is a massive 2.5 acre monument literally dug out of

 natural bedrock. Over 5000 names of communities

 are engraved on the stone walls in the Valley of the Communities. Each name recalls a Jewish community

 which existed for hundreds of years.  Today, in most cases, nothing remains but the name.

Mr. Wollis finding his
 Grandfather's birth city.

Yonaton meeting his uncle, aunt and
cousin by chance at Yad Vashem.

Later on, Max K. reuniting with his half-
brother Yehuda and family after 14 years.

A truley amazing dinner with Mark
and Marlene Kurman...We thank you!!



Especially Yonaton!!





Davening Friday morning at the hotel.



Off we go exploring Jerusalem on foot

Gilad Shalit is an Israeli soldier who was
captured on June 25, 2006 by Hammas.  A  tent
has been erected by his family to keep the hope
of his safe return alive.  We sign our names and
give our prayers.

A Jewish Art exhibit

Soon after we walked up to Mahane Yehuda,

 which is the largest shuk in Jerusalem.  Not only

can you buy the best and freshest of everything

edible....it is a great place to people watch.

Jake and Zeke Dwek meeting us at the shuk.

A beautiful stroll back to
get ready for Shabbos.

Bayla being picked up for Shabbos dinner
with her family by brother Yaakov.