Our first days were spent in DC. We toured the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). We got a pretty neat "insider's view" into the museum, and got to speak with a curator, a few directors, and other staff members on how they pick what goes onto display, etc.
On Tuesday, we had morning discussion, then headed to Frankfurt at 5:45. We got there at about 7 local time.. Which was 1 our time. The service on Lufthansa was great.. But the seats were unimaginably small and impossible to sleep in. After arrival there, we boarded another flight to Tel Aviv. 10 minutes before arrival, we were informed that not a single piece of any passenger's luggage had made it on the plane. How does that happen?! Due to my travel-savvy upbringing thanks to my father, I had packed a change of clothes in my carry-on, but many had not- so our first stop in Israel in the mall. Ever been to a mall with security and metal detectors?? We also all got frisked before even being allowed to board the plane to Israel. Anyway, hopefully the bags will make it tomorrow.
We did make it to our hotel in Jerusalem, which is, in fact, on Mount Zion. It has a great view (photo attached). Jerusalem is a beautiful city, and I'm excited about spending a few days here.
Tomorrow, we head to the Israeli Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem, and speaking with their scholars.
Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we wait for bags and travel.
Until next time..
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Location:חטיבת ירושלים,Jerusalem,Israel
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