Mishnah and Mosaics

Today we traveled to Tzippori, where were prayed and heard the story of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi. Tzippori is the place where Rabbi Yehuda compiled the Mishnah in the 2nd century.  We also got to see a 5th century Roman amphitheater and synagogue.  On one of the synagogue's mosaic floors, the Zodiac signs were on the floor. We learned about why they were there, and why they would be in a synagogue. We learned about how a Jew from then and now could participate in the culture of the country, while being Jewish at the  same time.

Then we traveled to Isufia, an 80% Druze community, to have lunch and learn about the Druze. The lunch was delicious, and learning about the Druze was extremely interesting.  

We are thrilled to be on our way to Yerushalayim for our first Shabbat and shop in Machaneh Yehudah (the shuk)!
-By Sidra Isenberg

What a week with our friends from JBHA and Silver!

Pre-Shabbat