Aug
05
Posted on August 05, 2008
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These photos are from Etgar’s final drive from Washington, DC to Atlanta:






Aug
03
Posted on August 03, 2008
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By Alana Cole

The Holocaust has never been an easy topic and for us it was equally hard to face at the end of our trip. The museum touched us all greatly.

It began with us getting a card telling you a story of a European Jew who was in …

Aug
02
Posted on August 02, 2008
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By Rachel Podber

We woke up later today which was a nice relief after our jam packed days in Washington DC. We started the day off with a meeting at the National Coalition for the Homeless. They had three people tell us their struggles with homelessness. I found their stories …

Aug
01
Posted on August 01, 2008
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By Sarah Gilbert

We woke up a little groggy from the full day we had yesterday. It had been a hard and fast day that had worn us down. I prayed that I had gotten enough rest for this day.

Our first meeting was with the ONE Campaign. They are …

Jul
31
Posted on July 31, 2008
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By Aaron Wasser

We woke up to our first Washington DC morning. After a quick breakfast and sleep-filled bus ride, we found ourselves knocking on the door of the non-profit organization, Jubilee USA. Named after the Torah concept of the Jubilee year, this organization is focused on relieving the debt …

Jul
30
Posted on July 30, 2008
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By Hannah Goldstein

We started the day with one of the best breakfasts of the trip. We had heard about it from the lady at the front desk but, in the morning, when Billy told us to hurry up and not miss it we took it seriously.

Our first stop …

Jul
29
Posted on July 29, 2008
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By Kenny Miller

We began the day by heading back to Harvard Square. We went to Revolution Books which is a Communist bookstore. There we met with George who is a member of the Communist Revolution Party USA. Even though I believe in Socialism, I believe that Communism doesn’t work. …

Jul
28
Posted on July 28, 2008
Filed Under: Boston, Summer 2008
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By Sarah Gilbert

We arrived at the hotel in Connecticut after the concert at 2 AM. Everyone was exhausted, having been blown away by an amazing performance by Bruce Springsteen. I know my eyes were closed as soon as my head hit the pillow. The next morning I dragged myself …

Jul
27
Posted on July 27, 2008
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By Adam Nesenoff

I woke up this morning and got dressed in my Shabbat clothes to wear to church! I ate breakfast on New York bagels. We caught the subway into Harlem in order to go to a famous and historic church and experience the spirituality and passion of their …

Jul
26
Posted on July 26, 2008
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By Hannah Marcus

Today was a very relaxing day. After a late wake up we made our way to Central Park. The Ingbers and my parents brought us some brunch. We then relaxed at the park and listened to David Ippolito, known as That Guitar Man in Central Park. It …

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