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While I went to visit the
editor in chief of the
Jerusalem Post to talk
about synergies, the rest of the
group went on to visit the museum
of the IDF Armored Corps,
the largest tank museum in the
world.
Th ere were six bloody battles
in 1948 during the war of Israel’s
independence. Th e guide shared
how Israel was left with no tanks
to fi ght the war that was for their
survival.
He told them that some
tanks Israel had purchased
were fi rst used by Nazi
Germany in World
War II but had been
painted over unbeknownst
to the
Israelis. What an
irony!
Sadly, when
the British left ,
they had driven
their tanks that
were left into the
Medi ter ranean
Sea! But the Israelis
towed out the tanks
and were able to reuse
the parts. Ingenuity at
its most desperate!
From there the kids
went on joyous bumpy rides
on ATVs through the Judean
Hills where the battle between
David and Goliath took place.
Remarkable!
On to the next experience, was
to an archaeological dig.
There, they climbed and
crawled through narrow caves
and did what is called “Dig for a
Day.” And boy did they dig!
Th ey each
found shads from past
civilizations–2nd century BCE,
the time of the Maccabees.
Elizabeth even found a piece of
glass that impressed and amazed
the professional
archeologists who
work side by side with the
tourists. Th ey planned to do further
analysis because the piece
was so unique.
It was a whirlwind 10-day visit
to Israel and I was impressed by
the lack of military soldiers on
corners that I had seen on my
last visit over 15 years ago.
It’s a country of courageous
people and I felt privileged
to have had the
opportunity to bring my
children back and my
grandchildren there to
be inspired and proud of
their heritage.
We built memories for
a lifetime together and I
hope to return.
It belongs on everyone’s
“bucket list!”
The grandkids walk on
top of a huge tank!
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Tanks, ATVs, and an archeological dig!
A look inside the
Jerusalem Post offi ce.
Elizabeth shows off
the piece of glass she
discovered during the
archeological dig.
Hudson proudly
The caves
were
stunning and
cramped.
No trip to Israel is perfect fl aunts his discovery!
without a camel ride.
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