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      Home in Jerusalem

      on July 22, 2019

      By Sophie Ungerleider, Bus 8 Participant Coming from a small town in mid Michigan, I am a part of a tiny Jewish community. My town is filled with somewhere around 25 churches and the closest synagogue to me is 30 minutes away. Coming to camp each summer is by far the biggest Jewish community I […]


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      Crane Lake in Israel Dance Party!

      on July 22, 2019


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    • The Negev in Pictures

      on July 22, 2019

      By Addie Blachman, Bus 7 Participant The entire trip to the desert was a once in a lifetime experience. I was able to step out of my comfort zone and face fears that helped me grow. I would not trade my experience in the desert for anything else. See the desert journey through my eyes. […]


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      Bus 4 on the Casuy Sand Dunes

      on July 22, 2019


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    • Reflections on a Jewish Journey and the Choices Ahead

      on July 19, 2019

      By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director Now that the NFTY in Israel journey has ended, another journey is beginning. Once your teens have rested and have had a chance to catch up with the family and friends they missed over the summer, it will be well worth your while to help these world travelers reflect on […]


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    • A Special Shabbat Together

      on July 19, 2019

      By Ethan Glass, Bus 8 Participant Everyday this year, my assistant P.E. teacher would remind me of the formula for a great day: “lots of energy and lots of focus.”  Although it’s a simple phrase, I feel like this perfectly connects to the amazing experience that Harlam in Israel Bus 8 just had in Poland […]


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      Shabbat Song Session with L’Dor V’Dor!

      on July 19, 2019


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    • I Thank Therefore I Am ….

      on July 19, 2019

      By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director Many of you are familiar with the quote from the great French philosopher Rene Descartes who said, “I think, therefore I am.” It is an interesting concept however, Jewish tradition is somewhat different because our approach is more like… “I thank therefore I am.” I had this realization the other […]


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      Bus 5 Says Shabbat Shalom!

      on July 19, 2019


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      Shabbat Shalom from GUCI in Israel!

      on July 19, 2019


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