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The Beginnings
By Alisa Itskova, WUJS participant So it’s been a little over a month that I find myself in this beautiful country called Israel. Sometimes I still can’t believe that I’m […]
by Young Judaea
December 22, 2014
Year Course
Comparative Religions
By Miram Roday, Year Course participant We began our final Siyur at an archeological site wedged between the Old City and Har Zion. Our group descended windy steps overlooking a […]
by Young Judaea
December 11, 2014
Year Course
The City of Abraham-The Complex Reality of Hebron
By Michael Nimaroff, Kedma participant Hebron: the city where our patriarchs and matriarchs, Abraham, Yaakov, Sarah and Leah were buried. A city venerated by Judaism and Islam, Hebron has seen […]
by Young Judaea
December 3, 2014
Year Course
Celebrating Thanksgiving Away from Home
Tali Burger is a madricha on Yama. Originally from Miami, Florida, Tali participated on Year Course in 2010-2011 and recently graduated from the University of Vermont. When I think of […]
by Young Judaea
November 25, 2014
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My Evolving Identity in Israel
Rachel Weinstock, originally from Houston, TX, made Aliyah and joined the I.D.F after participating on Year Course in 2010. She is now beginning her first year at Tel Aviv University. […]
by Young Judaea
November 23, 2014