Today was shabbat. About half of the group went to the Israel museum. The contemporary Israeli art was a balance of cutting edge and traditional symbols. It was very exciting! There was everything from Andy Warhol to the Dead Sea Scrolls. The other half of the group took a tour of the pillars of the political system: the parliment (kenneset) and the supreme court building.
At night our new Israeli soldier friends shared gelato with us on Jerusalem's pedestrian mall while discussing the social justice protests that we saw earlier in the day.
Today was a relaxing and enjoyable day for all where each of us was able to enjoy shabbat rest in our own way and at our own pace.
We check out of the hotel tomorrow morning and then head on to the Bedouin tents!
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