The North Pt. II and the build up to Shabat

The trip to the north painted a real life picture on some of the words that are often used in the media. The students looked at different sections of the security barrier both the fence part and concrete wall part. They were able to see from a ridge a small Palestinian town that was on the Israeli side of the green line and discussed at length this issue.

We the staff were so sure that the students would all be sleeping in the bus on the way back to Jerusalem, but were we ever wrong. Even after a long day of hiking and learning, the bus ride back was filled with songs, stories and some amazing games.

The following day the students had two speakers in the morning. First up was Neil Lazarus who delivered what was probably the funniest speaker on the Israeli-Arab conflict most have seen. He stressed the need to be fresh with ideas and one of the most powerful tools is humour.

Next up was Jerusalem Post journalist Jonathan Rosenblum. He spoke about the bias towards Israel in the academia and the effect that it has on the mainstream media.

After lunch the students had ample time to relax and get ready for what would be the most heartfilled, spirited shabat Hasbara has ever seen. Stay tuned for more.