Caves and Camels

The first thing we did today (after Tefillot, where KBA students were the Torah readers), was to visit a unique exhibit at the children's museum in Holon.  There we learned the life of being blind and deaf, through interactive exhibits called "Dialogue in the Dark" and "Invitation to Silence."  They emphasized that blind people can do pretty much everything that we can, and live similar lives.  Getting around in the pitch black--through mock markets, streets, and even ordering actual food at a food counter--was challenging but fun.  

Next we took a drive to an archeological dig that uncovered artifacts from the time of the Maccabees.  We participated in an ongoing excavation, in a cave under a "tel" with many layers, and we found pieces of pottery and animal bones from thousands of years ago.  

Archeological dig at Beit Guvrin

Finally we went to the Negev to see how Bedouins live. There we rode camels and had a Beduin dinner, and relaxed in the tents.  And that was our day!

               

-Jacob