Is your school staff, business or community looking for a great idea for a one day excursion? Our Ulpana does something different at the completion of each school year. Yesterday was the best day trip yet!! (And I've been going on such outings for 31 years :)
We traveled by bus from Netivot to Elon Moreh, a gorgeous settlement in the Shomron. Entering the yishuv, we went straight to "Chatzar Ha'gefen," a lovely venue for treatments such as reflexology and facial care. I loved my reflexology foot massage by Leah. (We had signed ourselves up beforehand for the treatment of our choice.) When one group of ladies was in the treatment rooms, the others had a wonderful group activity led by Osnat. The phone number of Chatzar Ha'gefen is 050-7626172
Immediately afterwards we had a fantastic short hike around Mt. Kabir. We were led by none other than famed Gush Emunim legend, Benny Katzover. I grew up in the Catskill Mountains and am used to gorgeous mountainous views, but yesterday's took the cake. From a height of approximately 8000 meters we circled the mountain and looked down. We had the most remarkable view of a wide region of the Shomron. On clear days one can see the Mediterranian Sea from one point, and Mt. Hermon from another! We received detailed explanations about Elon Moreh's founding; Mt. Eval and Mt. Grizim mentioned in the Torah. Between these historic mountains lies Schem where we read in the book of Yehoshua (24:32) about the burial of Yosef Ha'tzadik.
The day concluded with a scrumptious lunch at the Har Bracha yishuv, at a restaurant boasting delicious food and once again, the breathtaking view of the mountainous Shomron. The eatery is named "Bracha al Ha'har." You can book a group by phoning 052-5775156. We dined on steaks; fresh salads; chips and had an end of year toast on wine from the yishuv's own winery.
Having never been to the Shomron before (what an embarassment! Here I am a resident of Israel since 1978!!) I had wrongly assumed that such incredible views are found only in northern Israel.
So, if you are looking for a memorable day to remember, come to this gorgeous area! The residents rightly deserve the support of any income we can bring their way!
3 comments:
Wow! That sounds like one fantastic trip...mountain view, gorgeous scenery, foot massages, facials, Torah.
I wanna go next time lol.
I only wish I had a car. If I ever win the lottery and purchase one, I'll invite you along for a second visit, Keli Ata!
Unable to do the really difficult treks I did when younger, yesterday's easy walk (the bus did the hard part) brought back the joys of hiking while giving a truly breathtaking view. "Mah Rabu Ma'asecha Hashem." We are so blessed to live here and not abroad!
Shalom!
And you didn't tell me you were coming! Your bus when right past our house. ;) I'll never get tired on the view. Certainly is a big change from the flat Negev!
Just to give my neighbors more "air time":
Hatzer HaGefen is a group of eight women and they do travel. Two of the women are native English speakers; Leah is one of them. She gives lessons in baby massages as well as the ladies treatment. And she's not the only masseuse.
The group offers workshops too.
Hadassa
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