by ischear | Feb 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Ilana Schear, URJ Teen Travel Programs, Registrar The number one question I am asked when a family calls inquiring about one of our national trips is, “Is it common for teens to go without knowing anyone?” And I respond with the same answer every time,...
by ischear | Feb 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hummus If there is one essential Israeli food, it’s hummus. Many Mediterranean cultures lay claim to this humble, yet delightful, spread – but it’s the Israeli version that perfectly balances creamy chickpeas, earthy sesame seeds, bright lemon, and zesty garlic. In...
by ischear | Feb 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, NFTY in Israel, Director Every year NFTY in Israel repeats the process of recruiting summer staff to lead our teens through their incredible summer experience. Many of our staff are in fact returnees; these veterans come back year after year...
by ischear | Jan 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Angelica Vohland, Sci-Tech Israel 2017 Participant I had the opportunity to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem on my first trip to Israel through the Reform Movement’s Sci-Tech Israel program. Jerusalem was one of the most anticipated stops on our tour of numerous...
by ischear | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Alexa Broida, URJ Mitzvah Corps, Director In this week’s Torah portion, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), we read of the Israelites’ turbulent final moments in slavery, and the beginning of their journey across the desert. Just as they’ve been granted permission to...
