Today the Israelis went to Rutgers University in New Brunswick. They were very surprised by the spacious campus and the Jewish opportunities on campus as well, The Chabad House. They ate lunch at Hillel and heard from Tahli Hanuka from Stand with Us, and Israel Education Organization. She shared her experience with the anti Israel bigotry while in college. Dekel expressed his feelings toward the Jewish students, and how they are very strong and determined to rise above the hate. After the tour of Rutgers, they went to temple Sinai and ran an "Israel Day" for the 1st and 2nd graders. At one of the stations they ran, the children made chocolate balls which had a very interesting meaning. The idea that the round chocolate ball resembles the world and the cultural diversity of the Jewish people. After the baking, everyone made signs with there names and its meaning. Then they watched a short film about Israel and the different places with in the land. After the film, the children asked the teachers if they were going to see them again. To end a perfect day, the Israelis went outside were greeted by snow.- Michael Nimaroff
Today, in "The amazing life of Izhak and Sam", a lot has happened! It started with a Sababa breakfast of scrambled eggs, cooked by Sam, and then Izhak and Shir went to see the 9/11 memorial in Montclair. After that, Izhak and the other Israeli Dillers went to Rutgers University and spoke about Israel Advocacy. After that, they went and played with young children at a Temple Sinai and taught the children about Israel, put on a play for them, and taught them how to cook Taim Israeli food! Sam patiently awaited Izhak's return, and had a very tough time focusing on school work while he waited. On the way home, we were lucky enough to get snow! What a gift. The day was concluded with Izhak, Caleb (Sam's brother), and Sam cooking a splendid dinner of chicken, potatoes, and green beans, all followed by a scrumptious banana cake. What a wonderful series of events to add to the Diller odyssey!- Sam Grossman
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