NFTY in Israel – Bus 9A
Breaking Down Borders and Welcoming the Stranger through Medicine
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Galilee Medical Center. I knew that it has been taking in injured Syrians for that last couple of years, but I didn’t know the extent of their work nor anything about the hospital.
Why I Chose Sci-Tech Israel
I chose to come to Israel with Sci-Tech for a variety of reasons. My friends are a big part of why I wanted to go with Sci-Tech. They are the main reason that my camp experience was so amazing!
Mitzvah Corps in Jerusalem
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education On Thursday the teens began exploring Jerusalem. The morning highlight was a visit to the Campus of Hebrew Union College, the Reform Movement’s premier intuition for graduate Jewish Studies. Rabbi Nao Sattath spoke with...
Sci-Tech in Jerusalem
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education Thursday morning began with a cloud of ancient dust, as the teens got their hands dirty while they dug in an active archaeological excavation at Bet Guvrin. The teens were excited to find actual artifacts from the Bar...
Jewish Refugees in Tzfat, Champions of Tikkun Olam
One of the highlights this past Friday was the visit to the mystical mountaintop town of Tzfat. In 1492 when the Jews were expelled from Spain, a large number of Jewish refugees decided it was time to go back home to the Land of Israel.
Why We Visited a Mosque
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education This morning, the group explored the Ancient Mediterranean port city of Akko. Akko is home to the second largest Mosque in the Land of Israel called the Al-Jazzar Mosque. The counselors were surprised to discover that...
Visiting the Western Wall, Kotel
Today is Sunday and the teens are exploring the area around Jerusalem. Two days ago, the group arrived in the Jerusalem after completing a 4-day desert trek in the footsteps of the Children of Israel that had wandered for forty years in the desert, dreaming about Jerusalem.
Shabbat Shalom from Garin Greene in Israel!
A Shabbat Gift From Darek on Bus 8
Shabbat Shalom from Crane Lake in Israel!
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.