Stories - Young Judaea

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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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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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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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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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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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Shalom from Your Roshei Tochnit!

by Adina Navon and Amir Sagron, Roshei Tochnit for Year Course in Israel The first day of Year Course has come and gone and we (Adina and Amir, the Roshei Tochnit ) […]