Crane Lake in Israel Bus 10

July 4th Israeli Style

July 4th Israeli Style

Since today is July 4th, it seems appropriate to share a bit about the meaning of July 4th for Israelis. July 4th is powerful date for Jews.

A Dvar Torah from Bus 11 and Bus 12

A Dvar Torah from Bus 11 and Bus 12

Shabbat Shalom. This week’s Torah portion is Balak. Balak is the king of Moab, a land near Israel. He wants to fight the Israelites but knows that they keep winning wars so he asks the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites to make his victory easier

Everything is the same, but different

Everything is the same, but different

Everything is the same, but different. That was my first thought on our far-too-long bus ride from the airport. Then it was the sun. It was a close second. The sun is the same mass of incandescent gas we’ve sung about at camp, but this time blood dripped from the sunset and orange lilies sprouted from the horizon.

Bus 3 made its way to Jerusalem

Bus 3 made its way to Jerusalem

By Ilana Cohen, NFTY in Israel Participant, Bus 3 Windows drawn, Bus 3 made its way into Jerusalem. As the bus approached the Holy City we tied blindfolds around our eyes. For many of us on the bus, it was our first time in Jerusalem. We held hands with each other,...

Looking Back on the Negev

Looking Back on the Negev

The agenda for the evening hike on June 30th was Mount Nefesh, one of the tallest peaks in the Negev desert. After a record-breaking thirteen minute trek to the top, all of Bus 4, including myself, gathered and absorbed the breathtaking view before us.

Financial
Assistance

NFTY in Israel believes the opportunity to travel to Israel is one that cannot be missed. Many organizations support our mission of sending teens to Israel for a fun, educational and meaningful journey. To help offset the cost of a summer on NFTY in Israel, local communities, such as synagogues and federations, provide scholarship and financial aid to families.

SOMETHING CATCHY FOR CALL TO ACTION TO GET MORE INFORMATION