“I have been to Israel before three times but coming back with Birthright allowed me to experience Israel from an entirely different perspective. Mayanot gave me the opportunity to not just learn about but also enjoy Israel and the Jewish culture. Coming to Israel for the first time since March of the Living brought …
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 …
I don’t think I will be able to eat falafel and hummus for a while… Read More »
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 …
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 …
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There is no way we can ever really manage to sum up a Taglit-Birthright trip in a single list. Oh well. At least we tried. Photo by: Aaron Mehrban 1)We’re finally there. I must stretch #NoLegRoom 2) MMMM the air even smells like Israel 3) What do you mean the bus has no bathroom? 4) I …
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Shakshuka A dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin. In its present egg and vegetable-based form it is of Tunisian origin, and is now popular among many ethnic groups of the Middle East and North-Africa. Pishpashim Market Doctor Shakshuka Address: Beit Eshel 3 Phone: 03-6822842 Pishpashim Market Cafe …
Winter 2018-19Watch while your friends/relatives experience their gift of a #mayanot #birthright trip! You can experience this gift as well and sign up for our next season! …
#EatingForTheInsta has never looked better. *All photos were taken by Mayanot participants/staff. 1. Home is where the hummus is 🙂 2. We’d be smiling, too, if we got to eat authentic shawarma in Tel Aviv! 3. Strawberry fields forever! 4. Israel stole a pizza our heart 5. Nothing beats a Bedouin …
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