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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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Why I Chose Sea to Sea
By Logan Citroen, Bus 4 Participant I chose to participate in Sea to Sea, because the idea of hiking and camping from the Sea of Galilee to the Mediterranean Sea sounded like a once in a lifetime opportunity. Before the trip I wasn’t really sure if I would enjoy camping for four days, but after […]
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Two Sides of the Kotel
By Quinn Alpern, Bus 11 Participant There’s an arc, a story line, a plot with every trip and pilgrimage. A coming-of-age, a mission of discovery, or, exposing yourself to learning and opportunity and facing the promised land with an open heart. I, too, abide by this stature: I arrive eager and scared. Not to be […]
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Arriving in Israel
By Lily Gould, Bus 6 Participant As we arrived in Israel after a short plane ride from Warsaw, Poland, excitement filled the air. Everyone was so excited to see Israel, more endearingly known as the “Holy Land.” I had learned about this place throughout my childhood. Growing up at Eisner Camp, they instilled Jewish values […]
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