New Friends

Ellie: I was really excited to meet the Israelis. Honestly, I was worried they would be really judgmental and speak little-to-no english so communication would be hard. However, now that I met them I think they are all really nice and more friendly than most people I know.

Danielle: I was worried about being involved since everyone already knew each other so well. Once I met everyone I realized that everyone is really nice and I felt welcomed. They have their own traditions from their past with each other and I think it’ll be fun to learn them.

Neta/Tomer N: I was worried about my english. I thought everyone would seem more like American stereotypes, but instead no one fit into those stereotypes. Everyone is really nice and accepting. They seem well educated about Israelis and Israel in general. Everyone is really outgoing and welcoming.

Tomer S: I was worried about not being included since everyone knew each other. Everyone was very nice and welcoming, they shook our hands and told us their names. I’m having a good time so far.

Ellie: I really like the Tomers, Neta, and Danielle. They are all really kind and open – I half expected them to be closed off and only hanging out with each other but they are social butterflies!

The Blessing over the Children of Israel on Shabbat. 

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...

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Last Shabbat in Israel

Last Shabbat in Israel

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...

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A Journey of Heart and History

A Journey of Heart and History

Written by Ben Plancey, Yallah! 2024 Participant The past couple of days have been both serious and fun. Yesterday, we visited a hospital home called “Save a Child’s Heart,” where we learned about the help the organization provides to children from all over the world...

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