We started the morning early, taking a bus to Tzfat at around eight. We arrived close to nine. After arriving, we met our guide, a friendly, eccentric spiritualist with a full beard, a walking stick and a robe. Walking through Tzfat, we saw some of the old city, though much was destroyed during earthquakes. We visited a candle shop that carried both lovely Shabbat candles and a gigantic wax sculpture of Noah's Ark for a measly 10,000 shekels (oy vey!). Our guide then led us to the artists' quarter of Tzfat where we explored much of the beautiful artwork that the city is famous for. Some of us also snacked on Yemenite laucuch, a savory pancake filled with cheese, tomatoes, spices and herbs. While the laucuch is delicious, half the appeal is the show; owner/chef Ronen skillful flips Lauchuch while singing and calling over more customers. After stopping at a lookout to take in the incredible view, we got back on the bus and returned to the Rayman Center.
Once back in Karmiel, we ate a meatless pasta lunch in honor of the few vegetarians in our cohort. Israeli fellows Stav and Avigail then led an activity titled "What Is G-d to Me," in which we discussed how we connect (or don't connect) to G-d. Afterwards, there was a short song session for Shabbat, and we concluded with short Ma'Agals. We then went home for Shabbat dinner, many of us meeting up again at Ofek Har-Even's house for a pool party. Despite being exhausted, we swam and laughed late into the night, starting the Sabbath off on a high note.
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