Hiking Shvil Yisrael

Posted in Photos, Section 3, Staff Contributions on 11. Dec, 2011

Justin Jacobs, Section 3 madrich

Right now, twelve chanichim are in the middle of week two of hiking Shvil Yisrael, Israel’s national trail, with madricha Shawna Dolinka. I spent the first week (and will rejoin next week) hiking and leading the chanichim through experiences on the trail that none of us will ever forget.
The first morning was the hardest.  Waking up at 5 AM,  … Read more

Opening Words: Talia Niederman

Posted in Participant Stories, Photos, Section 1 on 12. Sep, 2011

Thursday evening was the opening tekes (ceremony) for Young Judaea Year Course in Israel 2011-2012.  Here are some inspirational words spoken by Talia Niederman.
Shalom-my name is Talia Niederman and I’m from North Bergen, New Jersey. Over this year, I will be participating in Section 1 of Year Course on the Manhigut (leadership) track.
Three days ago now, we disembarked from our respective planes and  … Read more

Opening Words: Daniel Waranch

Posted in Participant Stories, Photos, Section 3 on 12. Sep, 2011

Thursday evening was the opening tekes (ceremony) for Young Judaea Year Course in Israel 2011-2012.  Here are some inspirational words spoken by Daniel Waranch.
Wassup, fellow Year Coursers. I’m Daniel.
A few days ago, Casey and Kate asked me if I would present a few words to you guys.
First off, a few things about me. I’m from Dallas, Texas. After Year Course, I’m going  … Read more

Opening Words: Abbey Roberts

Posted in Participant Stories, Photos, Section 2 on 12. Sep, 2011

Thursday evening was the opening tekes (ceremony) for Young Judaea Year Course in Israel 2011-2012.  Here are some inspirational words spoken by Abbey Roberts.
Hey, Year Course 2011-2012! We are finally here! My name is Abbey Rose. I’m originally from Tucson, Arizona but about fourteen months ago, I left my heart in Jerusalem, the Old City, and most importantly, the entire land of Israel. Before  … Read more