PHDS students visit Israel via Skype

On April 23, in honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, students at the Providence Hebrew Day School had the opportunity to visit Israel via Skype. 

The students and their teachers visited the home and gardens of Malka Abuloff, a licensed tour guide in Israel. Students were able to see the gorgeous view from her garden, including grapes that were growing in the valley below. They saw the many different types of plants growing in her garden, such as pomegranates, olives and figs from the seven species of Israel. She also explained some of the mitzvot, laws, that are applicable only in Israel. She specifically described the farming commandment relating to the sabbatical year.

Abuloff’s enthusiasm about having the special opportunity to live in Israel was sensed by all who attended the program. Thank you to Miriam Lipson for arranging this assembly for the students.