Day Eight - Thursday, November 1, 2012

After an early breakfast, we attended a presentation from World ORT and learned more about the various education and training programs in over 100 countries, supported through the Annual Campaign and our overseas dollars.

Intel, Kyriat Gat

We then drove to Kyriat Gat to visit and tour Intel, the largest private employer in Israel today - with 6,600 employees in its development and production facilities in Haifa, Jerusalem, Kiryat Gat, Petach Tikva, Yakum and Yokneam. 

Upon returning to the hotel in Tel Aviv, we spent our final afternoon walking along Ben Yehuda Street purchasing gifts for our families and enjoying an Israeli meal at a cafe. We checked out of the hotel and headed to a festive farewell dinner at Liliyot for a delicious meal. Our group shared thoughts and observations and departed to the airport for our departure.

Our group of 27 representing several Federations left Israel with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that our dollars and our volunteerism is making positive change. The journey to our spiritual homeland provided a personal connection and lasting impression on us all.

We are already discussing plans for our next visit in November 2013 for the General Assembly in Jerusalem. Stay tuned...