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  “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 […]

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 […]