Day 1 - part 1 - MOTL 2003
A day of flights, Airports, Cracow and the Remah Synagogue.
SAFE & SOUND IN POLAND!!! Upon Landing in Vienna, we had a short stopover before moving on to Poland & visiting the Remah Synagogue. |  |
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Day 1 - part 2 - MOTL 2003
A day of flights, Airports, Cracow and the Remah Synagogue.
SAFE & SOUND IN POLAND!!! Upon Landing in Vienna, we had a short stopover before moving on to Poland & visiting the Remah Synagogue. |  |
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We apologize for any confusion...
Due to unforeseen technical issues, the first day's posting is not in chronological order -- future posts will be slightly less confusing.
SAFE & SOUND IN POLAND!!! Upon Landing in Vienna, we had a short stopover before moving on to Poland & visiting the Remah Synagogue. |  |
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Day 2 ? The South Africans Join us!!!
Day 2 ? Today we toured Auschwitz, Cracow Shuls and more.
Montreal: Kazimiez, Remah Synagogue?Toronto & S.A.: Auschwitz Tour, Auschwitz Jewish Center, Temple Shul, Alta Shul,Israeli Yom Hashoah Ceremony, meeting with Righteous Gentile among the Nations. |  |
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Day 3 - The International March of the Living
Day 3 - Montreal visits Cracow, The March from Auschwitz to Birkenau and the Yom Hashoah Ceremony in Birkenau.
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Day 4 - Poland
A difficult day for both groups...
Toronto - Cracow town square, Plaschow, Schindler's factory, Kasmierz DolnyMontreal - Lublin, Yeshivat Chachamei Lublin, Old Cemetary, Majdanek |  |
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Day 5 - Poland
Montreal - Tikochyn, Lopatow, Jedwabne, TreblinkaToronto - Kasmierz Dolny, Yeshivat Chachamei Lublin, Old Cemetary, Majdanek, Warsaw Jewish Cemetary |  |
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Day 6 - Poland
Toronto - Tikochyn, Lopatow, TreblinkaMontreal - Warsaw Jewish Cemetary, Janusz Korczak Orphanage, Warsaw Ghetto |  |
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Day 7 - Poland
Shabbat Shalom everyone!!!
Shabbat Shalom everyone - there will be no pictures taken over Shabbat. The groups, however, will have time for a relaxing Shabbat as well as exploring via a walking tour through sites such as the Nozyck Shul. |  |
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Day 7 (Part 2) - Poland
Leaving Poland & travelling to Israel
Toronto & S.A.--Our Shabbat Program consisted of the following:Shabbat evening services with Montreal, Toronto & S.A.,Canadian Shabbat dinner with Polish Christian student guestsCanadian dancing, Kumsitz & storytellingServices at the Nozyck SynagogueWalking tour of Warsaw Ghetto Memorial TrackHavdallah. |  |
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Day 8, part 1 - Israel
Our arrival, safe & sound, in the land of Milk & Honey.
Toronto - Arrival in Tel Aviv, overview of Jerusalem, morning services at the Kotel & breakfast.Montreal - Montreal arrives in Israel later today, pictures will be posted as they become available. |  |
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Day 8, Part 2 - Israel
A full day in the land of Milk & Honey
Montreal - Arrival in Israel, Opening Ceremony at Neot Kedumim, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, KotelToronto - Check in at Massada Youth Hostel & a relaxing afternoon at the Dead Sea Spa |  |
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Day 9 - Israel
A day of hiking & ceremonies...
Toronto - Massada, Ein Gedi, Yom HaZikaron Tekes at Kiryat AnavimMontreal - Har Hertzl, Beersheva, Erev Yom HaZikaron Ceremony at a local high school |  |
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Day 10 - Israel
Both groups meet & PARTY!!!
TORONTO -- Visit to the Old City of Jerusalem, Yom HaZikaron moment of silence and more at the Kotel,
Jerusalem Tunnel Tour
MONTREAL -- Visit to David Ben Gurion's grave, Hiking Ein Ovdat, Visit to a Bedouin Tent
BOTH -- Yom Ya'Atzmaute Ceremony @ Latrun Memorial, Dinner & Celebration @ Mini-Israel |  |
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Day 10, Part 2 ? Israel
Montreal Hikes Massada
Due to popular demand, we hereby provide a few bonus shots of Montreal hiking
Massada ? enjoy! |  |
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Day 11 - Israel
A day of history & Festivities for the Marchers!
BOTH GROUPS ? Archeological dig at Beit Guvrin / Tel Marisha, Touring Ancient
Caesarea, March of the Living Int?l Ceremony, Banquet & Party at Shuni |  |
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Day 12 - Israel
A day of excitement & mystic touring
MONTREAL ? Rafting on the Jordan River, Visit to the mystical city of Tzvat,
Independence Hall in Tel Aviv
TORONTO & S.A. ? Pictures to come in a future post |  |
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Day 12, Part 2 - Israel
Toronto Catches up
TORONTO & S.A. - Tzvat, Jordan River rafting, South Africa says goodbye, Tiberius market |  |
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Day 13 - Israel
A day of high adventure and partnership
MONTREAL - Yad Vashem, Jeep Tour, Shabbat PreparationsTORONTO - Visit with Kfar Gvirol (Toronto's Twin Community in Israel) |  |
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Day 14 - Israel
Shabbat Shalom from Israel!!!
Shabbat Shalom everyone - Once again there will be no pictures taken over Shabbat. Montreal is staying at the Jerusalem Plaza Hilton & will be praying at the Kotel & doing a walking tour of the Old City tomorrow. Toronto returns to HaHamisha to spend a relaxing Shabbat. Montreal leaves immediately after Shabbat ends, Toronto will continue to post until Monday. |  |
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Day 14 - Israel
Montreal bids adieu to the Holy Land
Toronto - Havdallah at Maaleh HachamishaMontreal - Ben Gurion Airport Departure |  |
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Day 15 - Israel
One more day to go
Toronto - Yad Vashem, Lunch at Ramat Eshkol, Neil Lazarus Peace Process Dialogue, Goodbye to Faigie, Naomi & Rabbi Diamond, Yehuda Katz Concert |  |
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Day 16 - Israel
So sad to leave the holy land
Toronto - Kiryat Moshe Nursery for Ethiopian Children, Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, Rabin Square, Independence Hall, Closing Summation in Jaffa, Final Dinner, Airport Departure |  |
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