by ischear | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education One of the things that makes the NFTY in Israel educational program of such a high quality is that we train our educators (mechanchim) for six months prior to the summer. Yesterday, we completed a three-day trip to the...
by ischear | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year during the Passover Seder we say “Next year in Jerusalem.” Let’s make it a reality. We believe every teen should have a meaningful, memorable Israel experience, and it’s not too early to start thinking about next summer! Know a 9th grader who is looking...
by ischear | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Erica Barish, Assistant Director There is a popular saying these days, “home is where the WiFi connects automatically.” For me, home is determined by a different kind of connection. Specifically, there is a connection – a feeling – that I have when I am in Israel....
by ischear | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our newest NFTY in Israel trip – Sports Israel – launches this summer, so we’re celebrating with an Israel-themed March Madness bracket! Fill out your own bracket & share on Facebook and Instagram – don’t forget to tag @NFTYIsrael!...
by ischear | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Dan Lange, Director, URJ Youth Programs NFTY in Israel is an epic adventure into the story of our people. Whether you are joining us on our Adventure program, on L’dor V’dor with an extra week in Europe, focusing on Sports or Science and Technology or Social...
by ischear | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director At NFTY in Israel we know that the summer doesn’t end when our participants’ planes land back in their home airport. We also know that our teens don’t come back the “same” after a trip to Israel. A trip to Israel is a journey of a...