The big day

Posted by Aly Singer and Yan Cohen

Friday May 16, 2008

Being the last full day before the start of the Rally, Friday was bound to be a crazily busy day. I spent most of the day packing, chatting at various points with Dudy (Starck) and Louise (Angel) from Nefesh B' Nefesh to coordinate the afternoon activities.

The action really started around 4 in the afternoon when the car was delivered - a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith from 1948 (it too celebrating its 60th birthday this year) accompanied by Simon Winters - Chief Exec of the JNF and one of the main organisers of the Rally, and Graham - the mechanic who has been working around the clock to get the car in shape in time.

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Sunday May 18, 2008

And off we go. . .

The 7th JNF UK London - Jerusalem Car Rally, in celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary, is departing London Sunday, May 18th.

Twenty Five classic and historic cars will drive the 2,500 miles- on a route that trails through France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and finally Israel.

This year, two of the Rally's participants - Aly Singer and Yan Cohen- will be making Aliyah upon arriving in Israel. The young Brits will be driving a 1948 Rolls Royce to Jerusalem where they will be welcomed as new Olim on June 4th. The cars will drive right up to the Knesset and be welcomed by the heads of State.

At the end of the rally, when all the drivers will return to their homes, Aly and Yan will begin life in their new home in Israel. Follow the two young pioneers on their amazing adventure - read about the passing scenery, the hotels they stay at and their feelings through this life changing journey.

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