7 Reasons to Travel to Israel

By Morgan Gitlitz, Sci-Tech Israel Participant, Bus 12

  1. There are so many places to visit, both historical, informational and beautiful.

  2. You can travel with a group and make memories with friends from all different backgrounds

  3. There is REALLY good food to try all over! (my favorite is shawarma)

  4. There are many very talented artists and so many pieces of artwork to admire and purchase 🙂

  5. If you’re an animal lover, there are cats and dogs EVERYWHERE!!!!

  6. This amazing coffee place, Aroma IS AMAZING YOU NEED TO TRY IT (iced coffee and ice cream is to die for)!

  7. I don’t think there is anything more beautiful than the sunrise over Masada, and even better is spending it with the people you love ❤

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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