By Eliana Gertler, Bus 3 Participant
When I first came to Israel it felt like a whole new chapter in my life. I was able to see the palm trees, feel the warm breeze, and it made me feel special, like I was home away from home. I already started to get to know the people I was going to be with for the month and I knew it was a good group. All the people here are so nice and sweet and have done nothing but make me feel welcome here. We’re stepping into our ancestors footsteps.
The journey to MBE has not been without complications. Teens arrived at staggered times; some arrive in the morning and afternoon on the 30th of June, and then some didn't arrive until July 2nd. But at last, we are all here together– 49 chanichimot (campers), 5...
As Shabbat approaches, the chanichim on Machane Bonim Europe (MBE) are looking back on a deeply meaningful week where they had a chance to start exploring Europe and learning how their own Jewish identity connects with the Jewish stories interwoven in the cities we...
Our chanichim took many paths to Budapest – some flew through Munich, others through Warsaw, and still others via Vienna. But tonight, as we approach Shabbat, we are all together in Budapest. It has been a special experience watching this community come together from...
Freedy Kelman and Asher Sable share highlights of Yallah! Israel and light the Shabbat Candles together on the last Shabbat of the 2024...
The Blessing over the Children of Israel on Shabbat. יְבָרֶכְךָ יְיָ וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ. יָאֵר יְיָ פָּנָיו אֵלֶֽיךָ וִיחֻנֶּֽךָּ. יִשָּׂא יְיָ פָּנָיו אֵלֶֽיךָ, וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם. Y'varechecha Adonai v'yish'm'recha. Ya-er Adonai panav eilecha vichuneka. Yisa Adonai panav...
Dear Families of Yallah! Israel, As we arrive at our last Shabbat in Israel, it feels like time has flown by. On the one hand, it seems like the days have sped past, while on the other, even last Sunday feels far away given the wealth of experiences we've packed into...