HDNA MBI – Bus 14
Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem
Dear Eisner and Crane Lake Families, We cannot believe the wonderful experiences we had this week! We hiked up Masada, went swimming in the Dead Sea, and ascended to Jerusalem where we connected to core Jewish values and explored their relevance for Reform Jewish life...
Exploring our Jewish Roots
Dear Families of Yallah! Israel Busses 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Time sure flies when you are having fun! This week the participants split off from their regular groups for four unique days during their Chavaya experiences. Many hiked from the Sea of Galilee to the...
Harlam’s First Shabbat in Israel
Dear Harlam in Israel Families, As we approach Shabbat after your teens’ first few days in Israel, we wanted to share some reflections. The transition from Poland to Israel has allowed us to appreciate the miracle of life and both individual and collective Jewish...
Shabbat Shalom from the Galilee
Dear Families of Yallah! Israel Bus 1 & Bus 2, Time sure flies when you are having fun! This week the participants split off from their regular groups for four unique days during their Chavaya experiences. Many hiked from the Sea of Galilee to the Mediterranean on...
Sci-Tech’s Last Shabbat
Our Final Week
Dear Sci-Tech Families, We visited some amazing places this week! In Tzfat, the city of Kabbalah, we learned about Jewish mysticism and the creation of Kabbalat Shabbat, an outdoor spiritual experience by the sages of Tzfat in the 16th century. At Rosh Hanikra, we...
A Day in the Life of a Camper, By Bee Lipson
By: Bee Lipson- Bus 15 The life and times of a Yallah! Israel camper. My day starts with a knock on the door from a counselor which signals to me that breakfast is starting soon. I then get dressed and prepare myself for the action-packed day ahead! On this day, I...
Hashkiveinu Ma’amad
My Connection to Israel by Benjamin Sigall-Gaynor
By: Benjamin Sigall-Gaynor Bus 23 Despite being in Israel for only a week, I feel a spiritual connection unlike anything else that I have felt before. Throughout my life, Israel is constantly referenced, whether it be in the news, attending the High Holy Days, or...
Singing with Sci Tech!
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.