Home in Jerusalem
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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The Negev in Pictures
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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Reflections on a Jewish Journey and the Choices Ahead
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
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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I Thank Therefore I Am ….
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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