by ischear | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi Rich Kirschen, Director One of my favorite teachers is the Quaker author, educator, and activist Parker Palmer. Parker Palmer has this remarkable ability to speak about “Meaning & Purpose” and why we need to transmit these values to the next generation....
by ischear | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Chelsea Feuchs I have very little artistic ability. Throughout my childhood, I tried my hand at photography, drawing, singing, clarinet, dance, and musical theater, but to no avail. Considering all these failed attempts, I was shocked when I finally stumbled upon...
by ischear | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi Reuven Greenvald, Director of Israel Engagement, URJ Mah Nishtanah! As Passover, we ask, “How is this night different than all other nights?” Well, yesterday Israelis went to the ballot boxes, and today we know the outcome. One’s answer to this...
by ischear | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Rabbi David Wilfond, Director of Education One of the things that makes the NFTY in Israel educational program of such a high quality is that we train our educators (mechanchim) for six months prior to the summer. Yesterday, we completed a three-day trip to the...
by ischear | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year during the Passover Seder we say “Next year in Jerusalem.” Let’s make it a reality. We believe every teen should have a meaningful, memorable Israel experience, and it’s not too early to start thinking about next summer! Know a 9th grader who is looking...
by ischear | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Erica Barish, Assistant Director There is a popular saying these days, “home is where the WiFi connects automatically.” For me, home is determined by a different kind of connection. Specifically, there is a connection – a feeling – that I have when I am in Israel....
