Butterflies in Terezín

Butterflies in Terezín

By Sam Thal, NFTY in Israel Madricha, Bus 5 As we joined our voices in song in the secret synagogue of Terezín, I could almost hear the echoes of the brave people who risked everything to keep their faith alive. On Wednesday, we visited Terezín, a concentration camp...
The Adventure of Bus 4 is Just Beginning

The Adventure of Bus 4 is Just Beginning

The teens are here, home, happy, and tired in Israel. After a long day of flying and delayed departures the teens finally arrived. As a staff, we went over last-minute details waiting for the kids to arrive and the air was filled with anticipation. At 1:30 in the...
Connecting to Judaism

Connecting to Judaism

By Lydia Rice, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 1 Israel is such an amazing place. From its amazing food to its beautiful sites, Israel has become a home away from home. Throughout my trip, I have connected to my Judaism by touching the Western Wall, challenged myself...
“The Butterfly”: A Reflection

“The Butterfly”: A Reflection

By Lynn K Cronin, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 7 Our first day in Prague was great. We went to the Old Town Square where we broke up into groups of four and explored for two hours. We had some amazing food and were able to get a taste of the local flavor. Later in...