Update – Elisa Davis, Jacquie Pener
April 28, 2006
4/27/06
Hi everyone back home! It’s Elisa Davis and Jacquie Pener. We wanted to tell you about our trip thus far.
Poland is like no place we have ever experienced. So far there has been a lot of emotional trips; from
Auschwitz and Majdanek to the remains of Jewish cemetaries and the March itself. Marching in the footsteps of our ancestors and standing where they stood, gives us mixed feelings. While we are very sad that so many Jews were lost in the Holocaust, we feel proud to be Jewish and alive today. When we left
Kansas, we couldn’t comprehend the experience we would soon face. We’re trying to take everything in, but it’s hard to take it all in at once. It’s good to have each other there by our sides. We’ve learned how to entertain ourselves on the loooooong bus rides and find some shut eye wherever we can. We look forward to Israel and finally filling our tummies. (: Miss you all… ps. Brittany says hello.
April 28, 2006 at 8:21 pm
hello to both of you!! you are taking in more than you realize i am sure. i know it has been very hard but how lucky you are to have this opportunity. i am very jealous. soon you will be in israel and much more comforted. the lifetime memories will stay with you. enjoy the rest of your trip and shabbat shalom to all of you!!
ellen
April 28, 2006 at 10:35 pm
Happy Birthday, Alissa! I think that it is after midnight in Poland…
April 29, 2006 at 2:07 am
Hello to you all,
Shabbat was very quiet without you around the table singing. We said a special
prayer for you to have a rewarding trip and we look forward to your safe return.
Israel will be spectacular!
We love you.
Be well.
Your loving Moms and Bubbie
ps “Poppy says hello….too”