Masada, Israel: The Premier Bar Mitzvah Adventure Destination
Courage in the Face of Defeat
Masada, Israel sits proudly on the eastern periphery of the Judean Desert,
looking out over the Dead Sea atop a rock-strewn mesa. It is here that you will
find ancient ruins of majestic fortresses and palaces―the final bastion of the
heroic Jewish insurgents who fought relentlessly against the Roman occupation.
When defeat became imminent, rather than succumbing to Roman rule the Jews
opted for suicide. The men killed their wives and children before drawing lots
and slay one another, one by one. Finally, there was one man left who set the
fortress ablaze, and took his own life.
That next morning, the dead bodies of Jewish Zealots were all the Romans found.
By hiding in a pool of stagnant water five children and a couple of women were able to escape the mass suicide. They told their story to Josephus; a historian and the solitary source of knowledge regarding what happened at Masada.
A Bar Mitzvah Rite of Passage
It is, in part, due to the aforementioned historical aspects of Masada that
make it the ideal Bar Mitzvah destination. It is a journey that will be forever
etched in your mind. In addition to exploring the ancient Masada ruins and
viewing Herod's palaces, you’ll be treated to a healing and relaxing trip to
the legendary Dead Sea’s mineral beaches. As well, you will visit the site of
the famous Good Samaritan parable, and then it’s on to the Qumran caves for a
synopsis of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Additional attractions include the Gardens of
Gethsemane, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, among others.
Clearly, Masada is the essence of Jewish valor, strength and determination. What better place than Masada for a boy to become a man, nu?
Clearly, Masada is the essence of Jewish valor, strength and determination. What better place than Masada for a boy to become a man, nu?
