GUCI in Israel – Bus 5

A Sense of Pride in the Negev

A Sense of Pride in the Negev

By Eden Hebron, Bus 1 Participant It’s been 6 days in this country and we’ve already traveled across half of it. Today is June 24th and we’ve been living in the Negev desert for 4 days. It’s dry, hot, and dehydrating, but rewarding with a feeling of accomplishment and...

Our Story isn’t Just History

Our Story isn’t Just History

By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director In today’s ever-changing world, we are constantly overwhelmed with need to constantly be on the go. The start of a NFTY in Israel summer feels no different, so it’s all the more important that we stop and take a moment to share our...

My First Impressions of Israel

My First Impressions of Israel

By Aleeza Schneider, GUCI in Israel Bus 2 Participant When we first got off the plane, my first thought was how I was so happy to finally walk and stretch out. Being on a flight for that long can hurt your knees! Then as I walked through the airport taking in the...

A Step-by-Step Guide for Departure Day

A Step-by-Step Guide for Departure Day

Our first buses leave for Israel in less than 4 weeks! This means we’re about to facilitate 470 teens transferring through our various gateway airports on their way to Israel or Europe. Fortunately, they’re not all traveling on the same day!

The Language of LGBTQ Pride in Israel

The Language of LGBTQ Pride in Israel

By Rabbi Reuven Greenvald, Director of Israel Engagement LGBTQ Pride marches began as a way to continue the struggles and victories symbolized by the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. Annually, on various dates mostly in June, LGBTQ communities organize...

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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.

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