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Continuing the Jewish People — MBE Bus 3 Week 3

Continuing the Jewish People — MBE Bus 3 Week 3

Three weeks ago, your teens boarded planes from LA, Toronto, Newark, and beyond—most of them not knowing each other, unsure of what was ahead. Today, they return as something much more than a group of travelers. They’ve become a national kvutzah—a tight-knit...

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Israel’s Presence Abroad — Western Europe Bus 4 Week 2

Israel’s Presence Abroad — Western Europe Bus 4 Week 2

Shabbat Shalom from the Netherlands, Belgium, and France! It’s hard to believe we’re already wrapping up week two of our adventure! Time is flying, and your teens are really soaking up every moment. It has been such a delight to watch them reflect and share so...

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Teen Retrospection – Journey Europe Bus 1 Week 3

Teen Retrospection – Journey Europe Bus 1 Week 3

Shabbat Shalom, As we bring week 3 of our incredible journey to a close, we took the time to ask our teens some questions about the trip – what they enjoyed, what was most memorable, even what they found the most surprising.  Here are a few of their responses:  What...

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Tikkun Olam in Action – Tikkun Israel Week 1-2

Tikkun Olam in Action – Tikkun Israel Week 1-2

Shabbat Shalom, As our only Israel trip that hit the ground this summer, our Tikkun Israel participants’ excitement was through the roof as they landed in Israel and prepared for 3 weeks of volunteer service. This week, these incredible kids have been volunteering in...

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Moving History and Hearts — Journey Bus 1 Week 2

Moving History and Hearts — Journey Bus 1 Week 2

As the second week of Journey Europe comes to a close and our teens prepare for a beautiful Shabbat evening, the triumphs and trials both of the week come to light: changing hotels and weathering weather events (ha) have tested the adaptability of our teens and staff...

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Beginning Our Journey — Western Europe Bus 4 Week 1

Beginning Our Journey — Western Europe Bus 4 Week 1

Shalom from London!  After months of excitement, our journey is officially underway, and what an amazing first couple of days it has been! We touched down bright and early Monday morning and headed straight for a delicious breakfast at the airport Hilton. After...

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On Taking 49 Teenagers To Auschwitz — MBE Bus 3 Week 2

On Taking 49 Teenagers To Auschwitz — MBE Bus 3 Week 2

Hi parents!  Today I write to you to tell you about our time at Auschwitz. Not because it was a happy day, but it was a meaningful one. When I took 49 teenagers to Auschwitz, I stood next to them in front of the giant book with all of the names that they can keep...

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This summer we look forward to welcoming hundreds of teens to Israel on our programs and to providing them with a wonderful summer adventure full of fun, friendship and personal discovery.

 

This summer in Jerusalem!