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 Erica Barish, former Assistant Director of Yallah! Israel ***We are resharing this blog from the past, written by former Assistant Director Erica Barish. Emphasizing...
By: Judy Goldstein, Associate Director of Camper Care One of the big questions (with answers) we have these days in Israeli society is how to maximize our personal and social resilience during this time of our “emergency routine” here in Israel. If you come to Israel...
We are re-sharing this blog post written by Sarah Silver from the summer of 2019 about her experience on Yallah! Israel. We’re sharing her blog based on our firm belief that Sarah's reflections remain timeless and relevant. In these uncertain times, the importance of...
By: Ariel Fogelman, Director Israel Programs and Operations On the early morning of February 8th, the Yallah! Israel staff embarked on a journey South to the Northern Negev. The purpose of our trip was to explore educational aspects as we engage with this region,...
OCTOBER 13, 2023 | BY ELLIE RUDEE The worldwide Reform Movement is standing in solidarity and mourning with the people and State of Israel. We pray for a swift end to the war, healing for those injured, and the safe return of all those taken captive by Hamas. As we...
Dear Harlam Families, This week we visited some awe-inspiring places. We went rafting in the Jordan River and enjoyed water sports in the Sea of Galilee. We looked out to Syria from a top of a volcano and crossed the Dan River. We toured Tel Aviv and Mount Herzl and...