By Izzy Lashley, Bus 2 Participant GUCI: a place with magic, ruach, and one of my favorite places on this Earth. Having gone for six years prior to 2019, the thought of my friends and I coming on NFTY in Israel together was so far out of my mind. I was worried when I...

Hey West Coast in Israel, are you excited to depart for Israel tomorrow?! Here is a quick look at your staff for the summer.

By Eden Hebron, Bus 1 Participant It’s been 6 days in this country and we’ve already traveled across half of it. Today is June 24th and we’ve been living in the Negev desert for 4 days. It’s dry, hot, and dehydrating, but rewarding with a feeling of accomplishment and...

Hey Jacobs & Garin Greene teens, get excited to leave for Prague on Sunday! Here is a quick look at who your staff are.

By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director In today’s ever-changing world, we are constantly overwhelmed with need to constantly be on the go. The start of a NFTY in Israel summer feels no different, so it’s all the more important that we stop and take a moment to share our...

By Aleeza Schneider, GUCI in Israel Bus 2 Participant When we first got off the plane, my first thought was how I was so happy to finally walk and stretch out. Being on a flight for that long can hurt your knees! Then as I walked through the airport taking in the...