Tel-Aviv Shoreline (as seen from Jaffa)
Today we reversed our regular routine, and rather than tour the country and return to the University to wrap-up the day, instead, we began with a text study led by Joshua Berman on the theme of "transitional leadership" using Joshua taking over from Moses as the case study. There was lots of good debate, insight, and many "aha" moments, and like last night's havruta study (study in pairs) we had the opportunity to study with other fellows and better appreciate each one's unique skills and perspectives which s/he brings to the proverbial table.
Following our morning study we were dropped off in Jaffa for a touring hike through its ancient streets traveling through time to 19th & 20th Century Tel-Aviv; ending our morning in Independence Hall (AKA "House of Dizengoff") for a retelling of the events that led to the announcement of the State of Israel. The 4 hour tour was a world wind experience covering a few thousand years of history, yet, at the same time allowing us to glean a few wonderful nuggets of historical leadership examples
It's hard to believe that we only have three more days of the retreat left!
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