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.
By: Ariel Fogelman, Director of Yallah! Israel For three thousand years the story of Passover has been a story of hope. In the book of Exodus chapter 12, all the details of the holiday are given. The people of Israel are still slaves and cannot celebrate anything in...
By Andrea Beck, parent of 2024 Yallah! Israel participant My best friend, her parents, my parents, and some woman I talked to at a party last week are all against me sending my 16-year-old daughter on her teen tour to Israel. This tour is a capstone experience for...
We are re-sharing this blog post written by Rabbi Erin Mason, Director of URJ Greene Family Camp, who recently traveled on FJC’s (Federation for Jewish Camp) Camp Professionals Israel Mission. In mid-February, I participated in a mission with the Foundation for...
By: Alyssa Kruman, Summer 2023 Madricha, Camp Harlam Bus 15 Summer 2023 was three months that I will never forget. There was nothing more rewarding than being by the side of Jewish teens experiencing the most special place for the first time. Each day brought new...
By Rachel Landman, former 6 Points Sci-Tech Israel Project Manager **We are resharing a blog from the archives that tells of lasting friendships formed on Yallah! Israel. Friendships that have surpassed more than a decade. This message still holds true, and with teens...
We are re-sharing this blog post written by Rabbi Ilana Mills, Director of URJ Camp Kalsman, who recently traveled on FJC's (Federation for Jewish Camp) Camp Professionals Israel Mission. By: Rabbi Ilana Mills, Camp Kalsman Director When I stand with a wedding couple...