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ADVENTURE I don't think I will be able to eat falafel and hummus for a while... :

My Israel By: Samantha Burnstein I signed up for birthright expecting to see and tour the country of Israel. Little did I know, I would end my trip to Israel with a family, new experiences, connection to my Jewish Identity, and an appreciation for the land of Israel… Arriving to JFK Airport at 8am […]

ADVENTURE 2 weeks that changed my life :

My Mayanot trip Spring 2018 By: Lara Kimmel They say, “There’s something in the water that makes you love Israel.” Before I traveled to Israel on Mayanot, I didn’t believe it. I thought you had to be extremely religious to love our homeland. I, myself knew I wasn’t as connected to Judaism […]

ADVENTURE 26 Things That Inevitably Happened to You on Your Birthright Trip :

PSA: Get ready for all the flashbacks…. As soon as you walked off the plane, you felt like you were home. Achim, achim, achim, achim, achim! Simcha, simcha, simcha, simcha, simcha! 2. You learned very quickly that your name tags were your lifeline and went with every outfit you brought. Orange is the new black…. 3. After […]