Bus 7 in the Desert!

By: Lizzie Appelbaum, Bus 7

We have spent the first week in Israel discovering the wonders of the desert and starting to explore Jerusalem. We slept in the desert and all bonded through the experience and saw some incredible views! My favorite was a lookout where we could see Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt at once. Swimming in the Red Sea was also really fun and refreshing! Our final adventure was waking up at 3:40 AM after sleeping in the very comfortable Bedouin tents to climb Masada for sunrise. The sunrise was beautiful and we were all grateful for the long bus ride to Jerusalem so we could get some sleep. Jerusalem is beautiful! Today we went to the City of David and walked inside a 2800 year old aqueduct, and explored a market which had delicious food and lots of fun jewelry and other things to buy. I’m excited to see more of Jerusalem and Israel!

The Hope “HaTikvah” is Freedom

The Hope “HaTikvah” is Freedom

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...

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Notes from Rabbi Erin Mason

Notes from Rabbi Erin Mason

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...

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Three Months I Will Never Forget

Three Months I Will Never Forget

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...

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Reflections from my trip to Israel

Reflections from my trip to Israel

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...

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