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Auschwitz: The Importance of Remembrance

Auschwitz: The Importance of Remembrance

By Becca Newman, Bus 7 Participant This past year in school, I had the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust throughout the entire month of March. We took as long as needed to make sure we understood the significance of it and what really happened. Going to...

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Why I wanted to be a Madrich on NFTY in Israel

Why I wanted to be a Madrich on NFTY in Israel

By Ilan Bar, Bus 6 Staff I grew up in the north of Israel on a small kibbutz to a family who cherishes Israeli land and Jewish values and culture.  Last year while spending a summer as a counselor at Camp George in Canada, I realized how important it is for Jewish...

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Prague to Poland Transition

Prague to Poland Transition

by Rachel Lischin, Bus 9 Participant    The beginning of a five-week trip full of teenagers who have never met one another, as imaginable, can be a bit scary.  It turned out alright though, as I think the jet lag and exasperation was a bonding point for all of us....

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On The Bus Again! – July 4th

On The Bus Again! – July 4th

By Mitzvah Corps Israel Bus 10 (Parts adapted from Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again”) Wake up! It’s time for an exciting day! Bring down laundry and head to breakfast. Get on the bus to go to the HUC.  Got my hat, water, and sunscreen! Walk through he HUC and hear...

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One Thing I Want To Learn This Summer

One Thing I Want To Learn This Summer

By Albany Nelson, Bus 4 Participant I've always liked being Jewish. I’ve always loved the culture and asked many pondering questions since I was young. For so long I asked my parents for a trip to Israel year after year after year. Every year they would say "maybe...

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This summer we look forward to welcoming hundreds of teens to Israel on our programs and to providing them with a wonderful summer adventure full of fun, friendship and personal discovery.

 

This summer in Jerusalem!