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Reflections from the Alumni Israel Volunteer Trip

Several months following the October 7th attacks on Israel, 30 Young Judaea Alumni embarked on a transformative volunteer trip in Israel. The group spent time volunteering with various organizations, heard […]

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Alumni Volunteer Trip: Neal’s Reflection

An Insightful and Emotional Journey in Israel By Rabbi Neal I Borovitz Rabbi Emeritus Temple Avodat Shalom River Edge NJ YJ Alum, Participant on the YJ Alumni Volunteer Trip in […]

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Alumni Volunteer Trip: Ann’s Reflection

By Ann Baker Ronn, YJ Alum, Participant on the YJ Alumni Volunteer Trip in Israel, January 2024We visited the Bedouin village of Rahat and heard an unbelievable story of Bedouin […]

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Alumni Volunteer Trip: Rachel’s Reflection

By Rachel Plafker Esrig, YJ Alum, Participant on the YJ Alumni Volunteer Trip in Israel, January 2024 Like so many connected Diaspora Jews the day after the Hamas attack, my […]

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It was my home. It was YJ.

By Jonny Jentis, National Mazkir 2023-2024Z 10 years. For 10 years, I spent my Havdalah circled around a singular candle, arms resting on the shoulders of my closest friends. For […]

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Alum Spotlight: Lisa Fliegel

An interview with Young Judaean and American-Israeli Trauma Therapist, Lisa Fliegel. What work are you currently doing for Israel?I just returned from a month-long deployment at the evacuee hotels in […]