And we are back! Two weeks in a row! Alrighty friends, we are visiting Israel in this video, this is the beginning of my trip, mostly travel and Tel Aviv. So excited to take you along for this adventure! And what an adventure it was...
Thank you for taking us to the Holy Land with you. I was crying when you showed what the people did for the hostages. What a beautiful way to keep them in everyone's hearts and prayers. They are for sure in mine.
Than you ! Thank you ! For taking us along. It breaks my heart 💔 to see all the pictures of the hostages. And the mock tunnel brings it home quickly ( the reality of it ) Praying for you & your family’s safety. Once again thank you for the pictures. Happy but so sad 😢
I texted this before but I stayed on a kibbutz for 4 months when I was 19 and when we boarded a plane to go back to the US I cried my eyes out. 25 years later when I was finally able to go back, I cried again when we got into the airport off the plane. I was home again! At the time, I had no idea that I had Jewish ancestry but my soul knew it! I hope you had a blessed time and that your soul was filled with living water. I am watching your video with tears in my eyes and a longing to return.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to Israel 🇮🇱 with us ❤ The walk through the area devoted to the hostages was truly emotional and made it so real 😢 My thoughts and prayers continue to be with them and their families 🙏❤️🙏❤️ I am so happy that you have been able to make this trip with your son - what a truly amazing experience for the two of you ‼️🇮🇱🤩👏🏻 Please travel 🧳 safely🤞🙏🥰
Chana, thank you for sharing this video and what is being done for the hostages. So beautiful yet so sad. I am enjoying the tour of Israel. Also, so happy you are posting again.
Thank you for walking us with you to hostage square, I've never seen this before what a beautiful gesture there country has done and the honesty, no one has disrupted these plates, cups, chairs for an entire year..... What a beautiful and blessed country Israel is❤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey. It was so bittersweet. My heart was just breaking at the scenes of hostages - trying to make sense of it all and I cannot. I did a lot of crying and praying for the Jewish people. Love to you Chana
I went to Israel in 2005. It was the trip of a lifetime. As a Christian, to walk where Jesus walked was powerful. I'm so glad you had the opportunity to visit the Jewish homeland! It's so nice to see your sweet face again! ❤
You are literally breathless with excitement and l love you for it! I also have to say that l love the way that you honour those who have gone, it's so loving and respectful 💜
Seeing Hostage Square really puts the reality of the situation there in perspective in a way that is not possible anywhere in the States. Thank you for sharing this!
What an exciting trip, not only for you, but for your son as well! I’m glad you took us along to hostage square because we must continue to remember them and pray!
I have been to Israel 3 times, very beautiful! Tel Aviv has a great art museum, wonderful flea markets and street vendors. I know you had a wonderful time! Hope to go back one day. Much love to you and your family.
Hola Chana! I have to admit I cried when you touched down and again with the hostage tributes. Your heart must have been so full. Big hug from Cuernavaca, Mexico
GIRL, THANK YOU A MILLION FOR THIS VIDEO. IM WEEPING AS IM WATCHING. FROM THE MOMENT YOU GOT TO THE GATE ALL THE WAY TO SEEING THE PICTURES OF THE HOSTAGES AND TEL AVIV!!! ISRAEL HAS MY HEART. IVE NEVER BEEN THERE BUT ISRAEL IS MY HOME AND I CANNOT WAIT TO GO THERE!!! MY HEART BREAKS AS IM PRAYING FOR THE HOSTAGES. SO GOOD TO SEE THE UNITY IN ISRAEL!!!!
I can’t even begin to comprehend how much agony all the hostages are living with. I don’t think I knew there were two small children were hostages. My heart breaks for every person and for their families. Such a heartbreaking situation. Thanks so much for reminding all of us how important prayer is ❤❤
I am so grateful for your prayers. ❤️🇮🇱 Yes, they kidnapped many children and teenagers, even babies. The cruelty is unimaginable. Most of the children were released after a couple months, but the effects will last a lifetime.
Hi Chana! I cried as you walked down the airport hallway with the pictures of the hostages, it hit my heart. Sirens definitely would have tensed me up! It is a beautiful view from both balconies. I have no words for Hostage Square, just tears and prayers....Thank you for this video Chana, you did bring me with you! As always, a pleasure to watch and learn...
God bless you and your family so much. I found you several months ago and was heartbroken hearted when you needed a break. We'll deserved but I missed you. I'm so happy you are in Isreal. I'm not Jewish but have learned so much from you. God bless you and your family.
Chana, what a beautiful video! It must be so beautiful and at the same time absolutely overwhelming to be so blessed to see Israel. Also, just wanted to tell you how gorgeous and radiant you looked the entire time, especially in that clip of you on the balcony talking about the missile. That tichel and mock neck suit you so well!
This was so amazing to watch! Brings back so many memories. It's been a long time for me. I've been to Israel several times but never to Tel Aviv. I can't wait to see Part 2!
I'm an Israeli and you made me appreciate the good things and also the bad . Thank you for that❤ hope you had the best time here and looking forward to the next video 😊
Another sleepless night yesterday because of a siren....its so special seeing all this from the eyes of a person that has been here for the first time. 💜
Thank you so much for documenting your trip and sharing with your viewers. You have given us a unique glimpse into life in Israel, one that most of us have never seen. I look forward to your next video! You are the best, personal travel guide!
Chana, thank you, thank you. What a beautiful video! I’m so happy for you and Little dude (who isn’t so little now). You look so, so happy to be there. That’s wonderful! Those posters at the airport. The place settings for all of the hostages. That small table for the precious Bibas children. It breaks my heart. I truly appreciate that you shared that with us. Thank you so much. Always praying for them. I’m so looking forward to more of your experiences. Thanks!
This is wonderful. I am living vicariously through you and your travels. We lived in Europe for about 5 years, but didn't make it to Israel. Thank you so much for sharing. You and yours are being prayed for most especially while close to a danger zone. Stay strong and He will carry you. Love and blessings.
Hi Chana, Thank you so much for documenting your trip to Israel. Even though I found it to be a very emotional watch, what you saw, witnessed & experienced is so very important. What a beautiful country, Tel Aviv a huge city with a mix of old & new, loved the markets with all the spices & of course olives. How exciting for your little boy to go to the beach for the first time and it to be in Israel, something neither of you will ever forget. I look forward to seeing more of your trip over the comings weeks. Clare 🥰
Hi Chana! Thank you for sharing your trip to Israel with us! I enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery and beach. The images and tributes at Hostage Square were incredibly somber and moving. I am glad you are getting to spend time with family while you are there. Looking forward to the next video!
Good to see you again, Channa! I'm so glad you finally fulfilled your dream of visiting Israel. It is one of my dreams to see Tel Aviv. Looking forward to watching videos of the rest of your trip.
I love that people clap when they land! They do that on flights to Puerto Rico too. I have not been to Israel yet, but I am not surprised. Feeling tearful watching this.
I think these are going to be my favourite videos of yours. I love to see videos, photos etc of travels to places I haven't visited and will probably never visit. I can't imagine how exciting it was for your son to visit a beach for the first time. I grew uo in Sydney, Australia and summers as a child were all about the beach. I hope your son enjoyed it. Can't wait to see more.
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible adventure. I can't wait to see the videos of the rest of your trip. (So glad you are home safely now, though...)
So very sad to see all those poor people still being held hostage. To see this in the news is one thing but to actually see the sadness in person is so sad.Thank you for sharing it's hard to watch so glad these people are being in everyone's thoughts and prayers for a speedy reunion with their loved ones.❤. Have a great week and a peaceful shabbat.
Thank you for such an informative video. You've always talked about visiting Israel and so glad you finally have the chance. Looking forward to your next upload. (by the way, I loved the top you wore when flying)
Welcome to Tel Aviv! Thank you for showing the world what life is really like here; the running from missiles, hostage square, and close to 100 people still being tortured in Gaza, delicious food, safety for children and women and seniors who can securely walk about, people still willing to help one another, and so on. Enjoy every second of this trip and I wish you and your family safe travels here and on your trip home. 💓
I’m so happy for you that you got the opportunity to visit Israel! I’m sure it was quite the adventure, are you planning on going back someday? Haven’t watched the full video yet, working on it😂. I always tend to respond in the first few minutes of a video, but any questions I have might be addressed later on, lol. Any way, long story short: am yisrael chai from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
That got me! Tears flowing again. To see you arrive and be in Israel makes me happy for you. Love how your sons first ocean experience was in the Mediterranean Sea! Can’t wait for your next upload! 🇮🇱✡️
I’m going to Israel for the first time next month ! I’m very excited and nervous at the same time. My extended family lives in Israel since 1973. They were refugees residing in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and moved there shortly after.
One day after I’m done with my conversion I hope to be able to go myself. No matter how someone feels about the politics of the situation right now, it’s impossible to deny the importance of a Jewish person’s first trip to Israel, especially a convert. My heart is so happy you got to go see it :) B”H
Chana, it was so wonderful to see you and your children again, I pray for you guys to have great time and safe travels. Thank you for putting faces to all those held against their will 😢 hoping they are home soon. 😢❤
This was one of my favorite moments. I totally enjoyed this episode. I remember flying ElAl to Israel from Germany. I, BzH will be flying there this Summer from New York. I’m going with a friend and it will be her first time. I think seeing it through the eyes of a first timer like you really reminds us how amazing Israel is.
Thank you for sharing. I have been praying for the hostages and their families. I appreciate you sharing the posters and hostage square. It means so much to put faces to the victims. Tel Aviv is beautiful. I had no idea what to expect as to what it would look like. The market looks like so much fun. There is something special about your first trip to the beach at the ocean/sea. For me it puts into perspective how mighty God is and how He created such an amazing world that we live in. I am looking forward to seeing more of your trip. Blessings!
Throughout Israel every city, settlement and every place throughout Israel, will never forget about our hostages. 21:34 For instance i live in Kfar Saba (a city that history all started from). We also have post's about the Arab Israeli's that are also hold hostage. 21:34 .
I know this is my second comment, but, I just was able to finish the video. I definitely cried at the sucker booth and I can’t believe that this is the same country I was in two years ago. We stayed at Tel Aviv and first night and we walked over to the Mediterranean Sea which just was amazing. I’m loving the realness of this video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us
So wonderful to be experiencing all of this with you. Such sadness and beauty all in one. Please be careful and I look forward to your next video. Many hugs. 🤗
Thank you for opening the world up for us. Praying for peaceful coexistence throughout the world. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in your adventure.
Wow! what an experience! You got a taste of what is going on. I'm glad that you arrived safely, that you had an enjoyable time & got home safely. Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to see what happened the rest of the trip - blessings, shalom.
Shalom. I was in Israel in the late 90s before there was any intifada and had a wonderful experience touring all over with my friends who are residents of Petah Tikva. I was amazed at the abundance of the shooks (outside markets) and showed produce managers had American markets when I got home how great it was and I wish America could do something like that. I rode the bus and different transportation by myself with no problem, exploring museums, and shops in Tel Aviv. i’m so happy you got to go there with your son and by the way you look fantastic😊❤️
Loved this video - makes me long to be in Israel again. I am so glad to see you soaking in all of the sights, sounds and flavors of Israel. The video from hostage square was so moving - especially the long table under the Sukkah for all of those held hostage. May HaShem see to their release speedily and soon.
This looked so fun. I remember flying to and from Italy. It's definitely a long flight. I am trying to watch your video, and my cat decided she needed to get between my phone and my face and my daughterjoined her. I'm glad you had fun and that you are back safely. Praying for Israel, the hostages, and their families.
You are so brave to take this trip but I can understand why. The sirens would have totally freaked me out. I was glad you included the footage of the Hostage Square. It was uncomfortable to look at but I didn't fast forward because it made me think again about how unfair and cruel that situation is. I have high hopes for things after January 20th. Hope Little Dude had a good time. Looking forward to your next video! xoxo
Oh, wow!!!! I have no words, Channa! No words!!! I went from joy to emotional, just like a rollercoaster by seeing this video. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤❤❤❤❤
Chana, thank you for taking the time to share. I will tell others of the moving installations you shared. How I hope to visit Israel and the sites that are holy and special to so many people (including me❤)
May God bless and protect you and your family on your trip to Israel. Thank you for sharing your story. Chana, I was in Lakewood a couple of weeks ago. I have a connection with you because of this..
Have a wonderful time I am so glad that you're getting to go there take lots of pictures hug lots of people eat lots of food and have a wonderful time😊
Oh how I wish to be back . Israel is always on my mind. I praise the Lord that you share your visit with us. We arrived late afternoon at Ben Gurion Airport., After checking in at the Hotel I left, by myself, and walked to the Beach, along the Beach, looked over the blue water toward Spain, collected shells and pebbles, could hardly believe that I was really in Israel. Unforgettable. Greetings from New Hampshire
I’ve just recently discovered your channel. I love learning about your journey in your religious life. I’ve only known Jewish people that do not keep kosher,so it is very interesting to me and I am learning a lot. May the Almighty keep blessing you and your family.
First of all, a GIGANTIC MAZAL TOV! You made it to the Holy Land. ❤😊 and yes! I did go to Tel Aviv! Back in January 2020 for birthright:) We saw many parts of Israel, but in Tel Aviv specifically I remember having some FABULOUS hummus on the most pillowiest softest steamiest pita bread and if I had more time I would have loved to have gone to the beach there too! Jerusalem was my personal favorite city there, just SO much history baked into that city, but I also had a REALLY good time in the Dead Sea, Masada, and the desert space overall. ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY! I’m very happy for you.
Shavua Yov, darling! I came here as soon as I can just to tell you that I feel so much happiness to know that you had the chance to be in Eretz Yisroel❤ Now I have to work so I am gonna watch this video later 😂❤ Lots of blessings for you❤
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us even though I am watching teary-eyed. I would cry my eyes out if I were there. 😢 On a positive note, spectacular views and sunset! 🌅 Wishing you and your loved ones a very peaceful week. 💙💚
I went in November 2022. I'm thankful that I got to go when I did, because I wouldn't want to go now. I had a feeling that things would blow up over there. The plane ride is cool, that's neat about the videos your son can watch. I remember the plane ride being very unpleasant, but yes, we all clapped and applauded when the plane landed-- applauding the captain, as well as maybe, ourselves for making it! My trip went to Jerusalem, not Tel Aviv, but I did go to Tel Aviv for a day to visit family. I saw the sea, and I went to Jaffa, so beautiful! I saw the sculpture of Jonah's whale. I went to the Machne Yehudah Shuk in Jerusalem. So nice. Reminded me of Pike's Place in Seattle or Reading Market in Philly.
Hi. I live in Israel and am so glad you were having a good time! A couple things. (1) Being in Jerusalem, I don't get to Tel Aviv that often and have never actually been to Hostage Square, so I'm grateful that you showed us that. It was educational for me too! (2) Indeed, if your building had been hit, God forbid, a safe room would not have helped. However, it does help when, for example, a missile is intercepted in the sky, and there is falling shrapnel. Safe rooms are designed to be safe from that. But no, not from a direct hit. For that you are better off in a bomb shelter, but there's no way to get from a 30th floor apartment to a bomb shelter in time, so you do what you can.
So glad to see you in the homeland. Glad you’re safe but like you said it is what they deal with every day. I did tear up with all the hostage places. They really do a great service to them with all the remembrances. I’m sorry you couldn’t go as a family but that is for future trips. Looking forward to all your cute scarves. I do want to visit. We live part time in Italy and leaving from there would be shorter and cheaper. Stay safe and thank you for this. I am so very happy you got to go with your son. Bless you. May HaShem keep you safe.
I’m glad you made it safely and that you are enjoying yourself and having time with family. It’s so touching to see the hostages posted and remembered and thought about and prayed about every day in so many public places. We in the United States really take our safety and General peace for granted. The vast majority of us do not face this kind of terror and strife on a daily basis. I think this country forgets how lucky we are, at least I think many of us forget how lucky we are.
So interesting to see how built up Tel Aviv is and especially the installation for the hostages. I have been in Tel aviv a little but mostly I stayed in the Ein Kerem section of Jerusalem on my multiple visits to Israel, and of course Jerusalem is ancient and built much differently! B’Nei brak is familiar as my favorite matzos are made there! And it is also mentioned in the Haggadah that I use for Pesach! So happy to see you are vlogging again !
Loved Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. We visited about ten years ago as our son was there for work. We were there for Easter which coincided with Passover that year.
And we are back! Two weeks in a row! Alrighty friends, we are visiting Israel in this video, this is the beginning of my trip, mostly travel and Tel Aviv. So excited to take you along for this adventure! And what an adventure it was...
Hello Channah good to see ya!! Very surprised you came to Israel in amidst a war here. Wow. Nice though. How long were you here in Israel【
Thank you so much for sharing the hostage installations. Praying so hard for the return of them ALL.
@ it was so important for me to share. I’ll have a whole video of the nova site coming up so stay tuned for that as well.
@ I was there a week and a half ago:) It was an interesting experience for sure but I’m very glad I was there :)
Thank you for taking us to the Holy Land with you. I was crying when you showed what the people did for the hostages. What a beautiful way to keep them in everyone's hearts and prayers. They are for sure in mine.
Thank you Kathy!
Than you !
Thank you !
For taking us along.
It breaks my heart 💔 to see all the pictures of the hostages.
And the mock tunnel brings it home quickly ( the reality of it )
Praying for you & your family’s safety.
Once again thank you for the pictures.
Happy but so sad 😢
@ thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you found the parts with the hostages so meaningful ❤️
I texted this before but I stayed on a kibbutz for 4 months when I was 19 and when we boarded a plane to go back to the US I cried my eyes out. 25 years later when I was finally able to go back, I cried again when we got into the airport off the plane. I was home again! At the time, I had no idea that I had Jewish ancestry but my soul knew it! I hope you had a blessed time and that your soul was filled with living water. I am watching your video with tears in my eyes and a longing to return.
Wow that is so powerful!
@@jaroffireflies thank-you, it's was life changing.
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Tears were shed as you touched Down plus seeing the photos of the hostages….loved the video, thank you for sharing…
Thank you for watching! I am so glad you enjoyed it. It was a very emotional experience for me as well.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to Israel 🇮🇱 with us ❤ The walk through the area devoted to the hostages was truly emotional and made it so real 😢 My thoughts and prayers continue to be with them and their families 🙏❤️🙏❤️ I am so happy that you have been able to make this trip with your son - what a truly amazing experience for the two of you ‼️🇮🇱🤩👏🏻 Please travel 🧳 safely🤞🙏🥰
@ thank you for your kind words and prayers!
Chana, thank you for sharing this video and what is being done for the hostages. So beautiful yet so sad. I am enjoying the tour of Israel. Also, so happy you are posting again.
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you for walking us with you to hostage square, I've never seen this before what a beautiful gesture there country has done and the honesty, no one has disrupted these plates, cups, chairs for an entire year..... What a beautiful and blessed country Israel is❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Not so much enjoyed it as it was sad to see .....dear😢@@jaroffireflies
@@JJ-kf4kc I understand that
Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey. It was so bittersweet. My heart was just breaking at the scenes of hostages - trying to make sense of it all and I cannot. I did a lot of crying and praying for the Jewish people. Love to you Chana
Thank you ❤
"Tel Aviv: it's not like Dallas" the tourist board should put that on a poster 😂
Thank you for sharing your travels with us xx
LOLOL Dallas is a very small city compared to so many. So I am just not used to such sprawling skylines. It was gorgeous!
I went to Israel in 2005. It was the trip of a lifetime. As a Christian, to walk where Jesus walked was powerful.
I'm so glad you had the opportunity to visit the Jewish homeland! It's so nice to see your sweet face again! ❤
I am so glad you had the opportunity to visit!
Amen 🙏 to that, sister
You are literally breathless with excitement and l love you for it! I also have to say that l love the way that you honour those who have gone, it's so loving and respectful 💜
Thank you so much!
Seeing Hostage Square really puts the reality of the situation there in perspective in a way that is not possible anywhere in the States. Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for watching! I am so glad that resonated with you
What an exciting trip, not only for you, but for your son as well! I’m glad you took us along to hostage square because we must continue to remember them and pray!
It was very meaningful for me to be able to share that experience with you!
I have been to Israel 3 times, very beautiful! Tel Aviv has a great art museum, wonderful flea markets and street vendors. I know you had a wonderful time! Hope to go back one day. Much love to you and your family.
Thank you Karen! So beautiful that you have been there so many times!
@jaroffireflies Bye the way, greatly missed you!!!
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Hola Chana! I have to admit I cried when you touched down and again with the hostage tributes. Your heart must have been so full. Big hug from Cuernavaca, Mexico
You are os kind! Thank you Jessica! My heart was full indeed
GIRL, THANK YOU A MILLION FOR THIS VIDEO. IM WEEPING AS IM WATCHING. FROM THE MOMENT YOU GOT TO THE GATE ALL THE WAY TO SEEING THE PICTURES OF THE HOSTAGES AND TEL AVIV!!! ISRAEL HAS MY HEART. IVE NEVER BEEN THERE BUT ISRAEL IS MY HOME AND I CANNOT WAIT TO GO THERE!!! MY HEART BREAKS AS IM PRAYING FOR THE HOSTAGES. SO GOOD TO SEE THE UNITY IN ISRAEL!!!!
Thank you!!!
I can’t even begin to comprehend how much agony all the hostages are living with. I don’t think I knew there were two small children were hostages. My heart breaks for every person and for their families. Such a heartbreaking situation. Thanks so much for reminding all of us how important prayer is ❤❤
I am so grateful for your prayers. ❤️🇮🇱 Yes, they kidnapped many children and teenagers, even babies. The cruelty is unimaginable. Most of the children were released after a couple months, but the effects will last a lifetime.
Hi Chana! I cried as you walked down the airport hallway with the pictures of the hostages, it hit my heart. Sirens definitely would have tensed me up! It is a beautiful view from both balconies. I have no words for Hostage Square, just tears and prayers....Thank you for this video Chana, you did bring me with you! As always, a pleasure to watch and learn...
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed watching this!
God bless you and your family so much. I found you several months ago and was heartbroken hearted when you needed a break. We'll deserved but I missed you. I'm so happy you are in Isreal. I'm not Jewish but have learned so much from you. God bless you and your family.
Aw you’re so kind, thank you!
Chana, what a beautiful video! It must be so beautiful and at the same time absolutely overwhelming to be so blessed to see Israel. Also, just wanted to tell you how gorgeous and radiant you looked the entire time, especially in that clip of you on the balcony talking about the missile. That tichel and mock neck suit you so well!
This was so amazing to watch! Brings back so many memories. It's been a long time for me. I've been to Israel several times but never to Tel Aviv. I can't wait to see Part 2!
I hope you make it to Tel Aviv next time!
I'm an Israeli and you made me appreciate the good things and also the bad . Thank you for that❤ hope you had the best time here and looking forward to the next video 😊
That means so much Thank you!
Another sleepless night yesterday because of a siren....its so special seeing all this from the eyes of a person that has been here for the first time. 💜
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙏 So glad you are safe!
Thank you so much for documenting your trip and sharing with your viewers. You have given us a unique glimpse into life in Israel, one that most of us have never seen. I look forward to your next video! You are the best, personal travel guide!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much for your kind words!
Chana, thank you, thank you. What a beautiful video! I’m so happy for you and Little dude (who isn’t so little now).
You look so, so happy to be there. That’s wonderful!
Those posters at the airport. The place settings for all of the hostages. That small table for the precious Bibas children. It breaks my heart. I truly appreciate that you shared that with us. Thank you so much. Always praying for them.
I’m so looking forward to more of your experiences. Thanks!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I'm also grateful for your kind words and prayers for the hostages ❤️🇮🇱
So looking forward to your next video; loved this one, Hannah. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!
Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
That is very cool! Happy travels to you and your son and all the extended family
This is wonderful. I am living vicariously through you and your travels. We lived in Europe for about 5 years, but didn't make it to Israel. Thank you so much for sharing. You and yours are being prayed for most especially while close to a danger zone. Stay strong and He will carry you. Love and blessings.
Thank you for your kind words and prayers! 🙏
Hi Chana, Thank you so much for documenting your trip to Israel. Even though I found it to be a very emotional watch, what you saw, witnessed & experienced is so very important. What a beautiful country, Tel Aviv a huge city with a mix of old & new, loved the markets with all the spices & of course olives. How exciting for your little boy to go to the beach for the first time and it to be in Israel, something neither of you will ever forget. I look forward to seeing more of your trip over the comings weeks. Clare 🥰
Thank you so much for all o your kind words Clare! I am so glad that you enjoyed :) ❤
So happy for you!! This has been a dream of yours for a long time!!
Thank you Tami!
Thank you for sharing. Prayers continually for the hostages and their families.
I appreciate that, thank you 🙏
Beautiful vlog! I teared up when your plane touched down, my heart aches to not be home yet but working on it. Thank you for all you shared!🤍
Thank you for watching! I’m wishing you all the best in getting back to Israel!!!
Hi Chana! Thank you for sharing your trip to Israel with us! I enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery and beach. The images and tributes at Hostage Square were incredibly somber and moving. I am glad you are getting to spend time with family while you are there. Looking forward to the next video!
I'm so happy you found it moving! ❤️ Thank you for watching!
I can’t wait for the rest of the videos! So lovely
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!
How exciting! Glad you’re taking us along! I’ve wanted to visit Israel my whole life
I hope you are able to visit at some point!
Good to see you again, Channa! I'm so glad you finally fulfilled your dream of visiting Israel. It is one of my dreams to see Tel Aviv. Looking forward to watching videos of the rest of your trip.
I hope you will be able to visit one day!
I love that people clap when they land! They do that on flights to Puerto Rico too. I have not been to Israel yet, but I am not surprised. Feeling tearful watching this.
Love that!
I think these are going to be my favourite videos of yours. I love to see videos, photos etc of travels to places I haven't visited and will probably never visit. I can't imagine how exciting it was for your son to visit a beach for the first time. I grew uo in Sydney, Australia and summers as a child were all about the beach. I hope your son enjoyed it. Can't wait to see more.
I am so glad you are enjoying!!!
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible adventure. I can't wait to see the videos of the rest of your trip. (So glad you are home safely now, though...)
Thank you!
So very sad to see all those poor people still being held hostage. To see this in the news is one thing but to actually see the sadness in person is so sad.Thank you for sharing it's hard to watch so glad these people are being in everyone's thoughts and prayers for a speedy reunion with their loved ones.❤. Have a great week and a peaceful shabbat.
The sadness is in the whole country. I’ll talk about it more in a future video. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment 💖
Thank you for such an informative video. You've always talked about visiting Israel and so glad you finally have the chance. Looking forward to your next upload. (by the way, I loved the top you wore when flying)
Thank you so much ❤️
So cool to see how much fun you had. I am so happy for you that you made this trip.
Thank you for watching!
I'm so happy that you got to go on this amazing trip! 💗 Thanks for sharing it with us. ☺️
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
Nothing like Israel. I leave a part of my heart there every time I go.
I know that feeling!
Welcome to Tel Aviv! Thank you for showing the world what life is really like here; the running from missiles, hostage square, and close to 100 people still being tortured in Gaza, delicious food, safety for children and women and seniors who can securely walk about, people still willing to help one another, and so on. Enjoy every second of this trip and I wish you and your family safe travels here and on your trip home. 💓
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad this video captured Tel Aviv well! 💖
I’m so happy for you that you got the opportunity to visit Israel! I’m sure it was quite the adventure, are you planning on going back someday? Haven’t watched the full video yet, working on it😂. I always tend to respond in the first few minutes of a video, but any questions I have might be addressed later on, lol.
Any way, long story short: am yisrael chai from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
That got me! Tears flowing again. To see you arrive and be in Israel makes me happy for you. Love how your sons first ocean experience was in the Mediterranean Sea! Can’t wait for your next upload! 🇮🇱✡️
Awwww you are just so kind!!!
@@jaroffireflies 🤗
I’m going to Israel for the first time next month ! I’m very excited and nervous at the same time. My extended family lives in Israel since 1973. They were refugees residing in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and moved there shortly after.
Love this video. So emotionally charged. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for watching! 🙏 and for your kind words 💖
One day after I’m done with my conversion I hope to be able to go myself. No matter how someone feels about the politics of the situation right now, it’s impossible to deny the importance of a Jewish person’s first trip to Israel, especially a convert. My heart is so happy you got to go see it :)
B”H
Chana, it was so wonderful to see you and your children again, I pray for you guys to have great time and safe travels. Thank you for putting faces to all those held against their will 😢 hoping they are home soon. 😢❤
Thank you so much for watching! and for your kind words
This was one of my favorite moments. I totally enjoyed this episode. I remember flying ElAl to Israel from Germany. I, BzH will be flying there this Summer from New York. I’m going with a friend and it will be her first time. I think seeing it through the eyes of a first timer like you really reminds us how amazing Israel is.
I think that is definitely true. Its fun to see our own towns through the eyes of a visitor :)
Thank you for sharing. I have been praying for the hostages and their families. I appreciate you sharing the posters and hostage square. It means so much to put faces to the victims. Tel Aviv is beautiful. I had no idea what to expect as to what it would look like. The market looks like so much fun. There is something special about your first trip to the beach at the ocean/sea. For me it puts into perspective how mighty God is and how He created such an amazing world that we live in. I am looking forward to seeing more of your trip. Blessings!
Throughout Israel every city, settlement and every place throughout Israel, will never forget about our hostages. 21:34
For instance i live in Kfar Saba (a city that history all started from).
We also have post's about the Arab Israeli's that are also hold hostage. 21:34 .
@ praying daily
Thank for you're kind words Shawn! Yes, it was a very special trip. And so important for me to spread awareness about the hostages.
@@jaroffireflies you are so kind.
I know this is my second comment, but, I just was able to finish the video. I definitely cried at the sucker booth and I can’t believe that this is the same country I was in two years ago. We stayed at Tel Aviv and first night and we walked over to the Mediterranean Sea which just was amazing. I’m loving the realness of this video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us
Thank you Margaret, I really appreciate your kind words!
I was in Israel in 2019. It was the trip of a lifetime. The people were wonderful and the country is absolutely beautiful.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
I am glad that you were able to go and can't wait to hear more about your visit.
Thank you! I’m so excited to share the rest of my journey!
Soo exited for you, keep the travel updates comming and be safe.
Thank you so much! I will do my best!
So wonderful to be experiencing all of this with you. Such sadness and beauty all in one. Please be careful and I look forward to your next video. Many hugs. 🤗
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.
I am sooo happy that you have experienced visiting Israel with your son. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you Leila!
Have a safe trip all of you! Thank for the video, it’s so beautiful. I’d like to visit in the future.
Thank you! I hope you get to visit soon!
Thank you for opening the world up for us. Praying for peaceful coexistence throughout the world. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in your adventure.
I am so glad you enjoyed this video!
Wow! what an experience! You got a taste of what is going on. I'm glad that you arrived safely, that you had an enjoyable time & got home safely. Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to see what happened the rest of the trip - blessings, shalom.
Thank you so much Elizabeth!
Oh my gosh! What a treat! A video from Israel!!!! THANK YOU!!!
@@Sharon-st9st thank you for watching Sharon! Enjoy!!!
איזה זכות עצומה ללכת ארבע אמות בארץ הקודש !
תודה ענקית על הוידאו ! קידוש ה' כל סרטון וסרטון.
תודה רבה!!!
How exciting! Life-long memories in the making. So happy for you.❤
Absolutely!
Shalom. I was in Israel in the late 90s before there was any intifada and had a wonderful experience touring all over with my friends who are residents of Petah Tikva. I was amazed at the abundance of the shooks (outside markets) and showed produce managers had American markets when I got home how great it was and I wish America could do something like that.
I rode the bus and different transportation by myself with no problem, exploring museums, and shops in Tel Aviv. i’m so happy you got to go there with your son and by the way you look fantastic😊❤️
Great that you and Little Dude (who is getting taller!) are here!. I hope your trip was amazing and you should share many Smachot.
It was an amazing trip, thank you!
That walkway to the entrance of the airport in Israel, with the faces of the hostages, just made me cry.... 😢😢😢
Me too! It really pulled at my heart!
Me too
I think we are all crying watching this…how can we not …
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Loved this video - makes me long to be in Israel again. I am so glad to see you soaking in all of the sights, sounds and flavors of Israel. The video from hostage square was so moving - especially the long table under the Sukkah for all of those held hostage. May HaShem see to their release speedily and soon.
I am so glad that resonated with you. It was so important for me to share.
This looked so fun. I remember flying to and from Italy. It's definitely a long flight. I am trying to watch your video, and my cat decided she needed to get between my phone and my face and my daughterjoined her. I'm glad you had fun and that you are back safely. Praying for Israel, the hostages, and their families.
Thank you so much for the prayers! I appreciate it.
Shalom Chana. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you much for sharing your wonderful journey with us!
My pleasure!
I cannot imagine having to live life like that. Thinking alone about the hostages right now. Be safe!!
Thank you
Wow I am so happy for you, Israel!!! I know you have really wanted to visit there. I am looking forward to your next upload. Shalom.
Thank you so much! I was so excited to be there!!!
You are so brave to take this trip but I can understand why. The sirens would have totally freaked me out. I was glad you included the footage of the Hostage Square. It was uncomfortable to look at but I didn't fast forward because it made me think again about how unfair and cruel that situation is. I have high hopes for things after January 20th. Hope Little Dude had a good time. Looking forward to your next video! xoxo
I’m so glad you were able to see the square with me. I think it’s important to have them in mind. Already it looks like they are very close to a deal!
Oh, wow!!!! I have no words, Channa! No words!!! I went from joy to emotional, just like a rollercoaster by seeing this video. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤❤❤❤❤
It was an emotional trip indeed!
Chana, thank you for taking the time to share. I will tell others of the moving installations you shared. How I hope to visit Israel and the sites that are holy and special to so many people (including me❤)
Thank you so much for your kind words! And thank you or sharing!
May God bless and protect you and your family on your trip to Israel. Thank you for sharing your story.
Chana, I was in Lakewood a couple of weeks ago. I have a connection with you because of this..
Thank you for your kind words! I hope you enjoyed your time in Lakewood!
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@@kathleenwindasgoodwin9165 glad to hear it
This is so exciting! I am so happy for you!❤
Thank you so much! I was so happy to be there!
Have a wonderful time I am so glad that you're getting to go there take lots of pictures hug lots of people eat lots of food and have a wonderful time😊
Thank you so much!!!
Oh how I wish to be back . Israel is always on my mind. I praise the Lord that you share your visit with us. We arrived late afternoon at Ben Gurion Airport., After checking in at the Hotel I left, by myself, and walked to the Beach, along the Beach, looked over the blue water toward Spain, collected shells and pebbles, could hardly believe that I was really in Israel. Unforgettable. Greetings from New Hampshire
That's such a beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing :) ❤
I’ve just recently discovered your channel. I love learning about your journey in your religious life. I’ve only known Jewish people that do not keep kosher,so it is very interesting to me and I am learning a lot. May the Almighty keep blessing you and your family.
Thank you so much for watching! I am glad you are enjoying the channel!
I love the way you casually say", we're flying over the ocean.."... 😂😂
First of all, a GIGANTIC MAZAL TOV! You made it to the Holy Land. ❤😊 and yes! I did go to Tel Aviv! Back in January 2020 for birthright:) We saw many parts of Israel, but in Tel Aviv specifically I remember having some FABULOUS hummus on the most pillowiest softest steamiest pita bread and if I had more time I would have loved to have gone to the beach there too! Jerusalem was my personal favorite city there, just SO much history baked into that city, but I also had a REALLY good time in the Dead Sea, Masada, and the desert space overall. ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY! I’m very happy for you.
Shavua Yov, darling!
I came here as soon as I can just to tell you that I feel so much happiness to know that you had the chance to be in Eretz Yisroel❤
Now I have to work so I am gonna watch this video later 😂❤
Lots of blessings for you❤
Have fun at work! Enjoy your day!!! You are so sweet to pop on
Visiting Israel is definitely on my bucket list! Thank you for bringing us along!
You should! I hope you make it soon!
Thank you for sharing this experience, I’m so happy for you, I know this was dream for you. 💙
Thank you for your kind words! 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us even though I am watching teary-eyed. I would cry my eyes out if I were there. 😢
On a positive note, spectacular views and sunset! 🌅
Wishing you and your loved ones a very peaceful week. 💙💚
It is an emotional place for sure! I hope you and your loved ones have a peaceful week too! 💙💚
I went in November 2022. I'm thankful that I got to go when I did, because I wouldn't want to go now. I had a feeling that things would blow up over there.
The plane ride is cool, that's neat about the videos your son can watch. I remember the plane ride being very unpleasant, but yes, we all clapped and applauded when the plane landed-- applauding the captain, as well as maybe, ourselves for making it!
My trip went to Jerusalem, not Tel Aviv, but I did go to Tel Aviv for a day to visit family. I saw the sea, and I went to Jaffa, so beautiful! I saw the sculpture of Jonah's whale. I went to the Machne Yehudah Shuk in Jerusalem. So nice. Reminded me of Pike's Place in Seattle or Reading Market in Philly.
Beautifully done video. Its so fun to follow along from packing, landing, shopping, ect. Thank you for sharing 🎉
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching Cheryl!
Hi. I live in Israel and am so glad you were having a good time! A couple things. (1) Being in Jerusalem, I don't get to Tel Aviv that often and have never actually been to Hostage Square, so I'm grateful that you showed us that. It was educational for me too! (2) Indeed, if your building had been hit, God forbid, a safe room would not have helped. However, it does help when, for example, a missile is intercepted in the sky, and there is falling shrapnel. Safe rooms are designed to be safe from that. But no, not from a direct hit. For that you are better off in a bomb shelter, but there's no way to get from a 30th floor apartment to a bomb shelter in time, so you do what you can.
Exactly. Glad I was able to show you Hostage Square! I hope you make it out there sometime.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Hostage Square was incredibly moving.
Tel Aviv is beautiful!
It really was very emotional. Thank you for watching ❤️
So glad to see you in the homeland. Glad you’re safe but like you said it is what they deal with every day. I did tear up with all the hostage places. They really do a great service to them with all the remembrances. I’m sorry you couldn’t go as a family but that is for future trips. Looking forward to all your cute scarves. I do want to visit. We live part time in Italy and leaving from there would be shorter and cheaper. Stay safe and thank you for this. I am so very happy you got to go with your son. Bless you. May HaShem keep you safe.
I hope you are able to visit one day!
This is so exciting!
Very ☺️
I’m glad you made it safely and that you are enjoying yourself and having time with family. It’s so touching to see the hostages posted and remembered and thought about and prayed about every day in so many public places. We in the United States really take our safety and General peace for granted. The vast majority of us do not face this kind of terror and strife on a daily basis. I think this country forgets how lucky we are, at least I think many of us forget how lucky we are.
Its definitely a very different place form the USA. And I am glad you have enjoyed seeing my trip :) Its been a pleasure to share it!
So interesting to see how built up Tel Aviv is and especially the installation for the hostages. I have been in Tel aviv a little but mostly I stayed in the Ein Kerem section of Jerusalem on my multiple visits to Israel, and of course Jerusalem is ancient and built much differently! B’Nei brak is familiar as my favorite matzos are made there! And it is also mentioned in the Haggadah that I use for Pesach! So happy to see you are vlogging again !
Thank you for sharing! Yes, I was amazed at the size of Tel Aviv.
Loved Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. We visited about ten years ago as our son was there for work. We were there for Easter which coincided with Passover that year.
Very fun!!!
Oh Hannah, such a very very emocional experience you have filmed. Sending you love from Spain.
Thank you Marilyn!
My prayers are with you all,thankyou for sharing pictures of loved ones 😢
Thank you Pauline!
It is very sobering hearing you discuss the missiles.
I love the video of your trip to Israel. Thank you!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!