Week 2 Recap by Bus 1

Week 2 Recap by Bus 1

By Jacob Wall, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 1 Last week, my NFTY in Israel journey has been eye opening in so many ways. As we entered Jerusalem, a million emotions were going through my head, as well as many of my friends. I was awestruck by the feeling of...
Our Newest Witnesses to History

Our Newest Witnesses to History

By Rabbi Eric Gurivs This blog was written on 06/28/18 We live in a complicated time in a complicated world. It only takes a glance at the day’s headlines, a listen to the news on television or radio, or even a passing glance at one’s social media feed to capture the...
Bus 2 Experiences Traditional Israeli Life

Bus 2 Experiences Traditional Israeli Life

By Emma Zelkind, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 2 We had finally left the desert and moved to a much more modern society, Jerusalem. Often times, this the most looked forward to part of the trip because of its huge influence in our religion as a whole, but also it’s...
A Birthday in Israel!

A Birthday in Israel!

By Kobe Hankin, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 1 This past week has been so incredibly amazing. We slept in a Bedouin village, went camel riding, hiked Masada, went to the Dead Sea, and so much more. A few days ago, I also had the privilege of having my birthday in...