It's Thursday, October 25 and Azzy and I are frantically doing our usual last minute packing. Out flight leaves for Tel Aviv at 4pm today. My third Arava Institute Hazon Bike Ride (aka, the Israel Ride) is a week away, and I'm getting really excited. We were honored with an aliyah at this morning's minyan, a traveler's prayer and an incredible, delicious breakfast thanks to Muriel and Steve Horowitz! In his usual fashion, Rabbi Neal explained to us how this week's Torah portion - Lech L'cha - is perfect for someone embarking on a "Vision" (the meaning of Hazon) and heading south, just as Abraham did when told by the Almighty "go forth to the land of Canaan"(yes, we ride from north to south). We'll ignore the fact that camel and bike travel can be a bit different, but somehow the Torah portion of the week always seems to fit perfectly. Amazing, no? Thank you to all those who attended the minyan this morning and contributed to such a wonderful send-off!
I will keep you all posted as often as possible from the road. Please know that your support and encouragement continue to push me along on this journey. I am honored and humbled by the volume of responses I've gotten, and hope I can do you all proud. The Arava Institute is something I whole heartedly believe in, and I am thrilled to be able to be a bridge of some sort between them and our community here back home.
The next post will be from Israel. Stay well, and "talk" to you soon!
Paula
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