by ischear | Jul 1, 2018 | Summer 2018
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education On Thursday, when the group landed in Israel and came out of baggage claim, they were greeted by their excited counselors holding banners and signs. They were also greeted by smiling faces and delicious snacks. The...
by ischear | Jul 1, 2018 | Summer 2018
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education Today, Bus 1 and Bus 2 explored the Ancient Mediterranean port city of Akko. Akko is home to the second largest Mosque in the Land of Israel called the Al-Jazzar Mosque. The counselors were surprised to discover that very...
by ischear | Jun 30, 2018 | Summer 2018
By Genna Grodin, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 3 Last night was my first Shabbat in Israel. I can confidently say it was meaningful. The reason why starts with the beginning of the day. On our bus of 51 teens it was sort of divided into 2 group: East coast and West...
by ischear | Jun 29, 2018 | Summer 2018, Uncategorized
By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director of NFTY in Israel Right now, as Shabbat begins around the world your teens are either in their hotels nestled in the rolling hills of the Galilee, camping deep in the Negev desert or exploring the wonder of Golden Krakow in Poland. At...
by ischear | Jun 29, 2018 | Summer 2018
By Sci-Tech Israel Staff Yesterday was the day!! Sci-Tech Israel Day 1! The staff waited patiently at the arrivals at Ben Gurion airport to welcome the 42 participants. We were so happy and excited to see their very tired faces as they came through the gate. The staff...
by ischear | Jun 29, 2018 | Summer 2018
