Na'ale 9th Grade 2025

List of 3 items.

• May 28

  Theo and Leo:
  Today was so much fun. We started off with a cool hike at Timna National Park, climbing ladders and exploring caves—it felt like a real adventure. The views were amazing, and eating lunch by the lake felt like a picnic in the desert. Solomon’s Pillars were really beautiful, with incredible rock formations shaped by erosion. The short hike to where we prayed Mincha was just the right length. Later, we went to the beach in Eilat, and swimming felt so good after hiking in the heat! After that, we walked along the tayelet (boardwalk) and got dinner with friends, which was super fun!

• May 27

  Dani and Marlo:
  
  The past two days have been so exciting. From the moment we landed in Israel, we’ve been on the move—starting with the archaeological dig at Beit Guvrin. It was so much fun exploring caves and discovering bones, charcoal, and pottery. We've really enjoyed spending time together as a grade. A highlight has definitely been meeting our madrichim—Yuval, Itai, and Shakked.
  
  After lunch, we drove down to Kibbutz Keturah, where we had great food and learned about this unique community. On the way, we stopped at Mitzpeh Ramon and took in the breathtaking view of the crater, where Noah led us in Mincha.
  

• May 26

  Anabelle:
  
  I just wanted to say a few things before we leave. First, I want to thank all the staff here and those waiting for us in Israel. I especially want to thank our parents—we couldn’t be here without them. We’re about to begin a trip we’ve all been looking forward to for so long, and I wanted to share a few things I’m excited about, which I know many of you are too. From Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea and Eilat, there’s so much to look forward to. Visiting Jerusalem will be especially meaningful—it’s a place we've learned about for years, and now we finally get to experience it together. I’m so excited that the day is finally here. Let’s support one another and create memories that will last forever.