Margaret Krasnov scoops up some holy Israel earth from a spot on the map of the country, and explained why that place was most meaningful to her.

Rob, Abe, Anna, Chris, Matty, Jordana, Zvi and Nancy listen as others read the small slips of paper describing our anonymous expectations from this trip.

Jessica, Dan, Maureen and Natalie take part, too.

Gena takes a turn describing her feelings and emotions, wrapping up the whole trip. She's got a small L'chaim in her hand.

Matty downs his L'chaim as Todd and Rabbi Slonim look on.

Leor takes his turn wrapping up the trip experience.

Glenn waxes eloquent as he speaks of his inspirational trip.

Matty returns to reiterate a point or two, or maybe just to get another L'chaim.

Chris steps up to share his thoughts with the group.

Since I have a second picture of Chris, here it is, too...

Glenn communicates his thoughts on the trip to everyone.

Very early the next morning (too early to take pictures!), we packed onto the bus, and drove back to Ben Gurion Airport. Margaret grabs a last minute snack before boarding the flight back to NY.

Rachel and David look pensive as they wait for the flight home - or is it the flight AWAY from home?