This was a very emotional experience. I will write about it soon, including an explanation about the two pebbles. My Once In A Lifetime trip in Israel is coming to an end. Have loved every minute.
Chas Newkey-Burden
Chas Newkey-Burden is a journalist and celebrity biographer from Windsor, UK.
Recent biographies: Amy Winehouse, Adele, Brangelina and Tom Daley
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It looks like you put a lot of love into that tree
I did! It was an intense experience.
I also gave a speech at the ceremony. Here are some extracts:
‘As someone who deeply admires the original Zionist pioneers, it is such an honour for me to in a small but significant way connect with the land of Israel by planting a tree.’
‘I believe that trees are a symbol of hope and life. I hope that these trees we plant today will flourish and prosper. So too do I hope that the wonderful state of Israel continues to do the same. Toda raba and kol hakovod.’
Did someone video the speech? The Oyvagoy faithful would love to see
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