IF IT'S TUESDAY THIS MUST BE TEL AVIV by Lisa Silver

Did we really just get here yesterday? We've done ( and eaten!) so much already! Starting with the amazing Israeli breakfast, an unbelievable buffet of everything from American style waffles and omelets to pickled herring, olives, multiple kinds of cheeses and yogurts, breads and pastries, green salads with various veggies, and fruits and fresh orange juice. And of course cappuccino to start the day off right.

After breakfast we visited with the rabbi at Beit Daniel, the largest Reform Synagogue in Tel Aviv, to learn about the particular challenges facing Israeli "Progressive" Judaism today. Then on to a walking tour of the ancient port city of Jaffa (remember the story of Jonah?) and our first Israeli falafel while walking around an open air crafts fair in Tel Aviv.

The Rabin Center was a very informative and moving overview of Yitzhak Rabin's life interwoven with Israeli and world history. A quick walk to the beach by several of us, and then a fabulous Turkish dinner at Pasha! Most of us burned off the first course on the 2 mile walk back to the hotel!

We are now sitting in the lobby of the Dan Panorama Hotel, all using WiFi on our various devices and awaiting the election returns.

Pictures posted are in no particular order!