Year Course

Mt. Herzl – Two Perspectives

In late September, Rabbi Rob Kahn led his Zionist History class to Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem for a siyur, or trip, into the origins of Modern Zionism.  Below are two […]

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October 12, 2014

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Rejoicing as Family – Pluralism during the Holidays

By Rabbi Yossela Ote Director of Jewish Content for Shalem track of Year Course Every so often we invite good friends for Shabbat meal. One time, a few years ago, […]

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October 10, 2014

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Year Coursers Saving Lives

by Yael Sahar, Bat Yam Coordinator Young Judaea Year Course in Israel Today we are finishing our first week of  Marva and MADA prep week.  First, let me translate and […]

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October 2, 2014

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An Evening with Gil Troy

by Noah Berman, Marketing and Communications Associate Young Judaea in Israel On Sunday, September 14th, I was fortunate enough to get to interview author, historian, and Young Judaea alumnus Professor […]

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October 2, 2014

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Yes – the Shofar Cries!

by Rabbi Rob Kahn, Director of Academics Young Judaea Year Course   My synagogue is not very welcoming towards young children.  If a child is making noise, they get shushed.  […]

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September 23, 2014

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Take a Hike!

by Yael Gastwirst, Director of Specialty Programs and Israel Experience, Young Judaea in Israel This weekend Tiyul (Hiking) Track, the newest specialty program on Young Judaea Year Course, will set […]

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September 18, 2014