Auschwitz: The Importance of Remembrance

Auschwitz: The Importance of Remembrance

By Becca Newman, Bus 7 Participant This past year in school, I had the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust throughout the entire month of March. We took as long as needed to make sure we understood the significance of it and what really happened. Going to...
Why I wanted to be a Madrich on NFTY in Israel

Why I wanted to be a Madrich on NFTY in Israel

By Ilan Bar, Bus 6 Staff I grew up in the north of Israel on a small kibbutz to a family who cherishes Israeli land and Jewish values and culture.  Last year while spending a summer as a counselor at Camp George in Canada, I realized how important it is for Jewish...
Prague to Poland Transition

Prague to Poland Transition

by Rachel Lischin, Bus 9 Participant    The beginning of a five-week trip full of teenagers who have never met one another, as imaginable, can be a bit scary.  It turned out alright though, as I think the jet lag and exasperation was a bonding point for all of us....