

Bravery: Is it brave to move to where you feel at home?
Perhaps bravery is not something that you identify yourself as, a quality or action that you have or do. Maybe bravery is how others view you...What is important is the positive impact I can make in the community that has welcomed me as their own.Â
Jamie Kolb


Why I Started Keeping Shabbat
I know that right now, shabbat is good, and more than I keep it, shabbat keeps me grounded.
Daniel Anson


YOUR PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE
When evil rises, you don’t stay silent. You stand up for what is right and show up.
Amanda Melendez Castro


From Exodus to Aliyah: Building Foundations for a New Beginning
As Pesach approaches, and as I sit here, a year or so on from making Aliyah I reflect on a trip to Sinai, Egypt. Around two years ago...
Dana Talmi


My Praying Roommate
My roommate was the introduction to the overarching value within which I try to frame my interactions on a day to day basis: curiosity.
Halle Hartman


L’Chaim: To Life
The life of Kiryat Chaim is something you can’t quite catch on camera. It’s something simmering below the sea’s gray-green surface.Â
Hannah Straub


What is the best way to learn Hebrew?
Programs like the Yahel Social Change Fellowship, or other Masa Israel Programs, provide opportunities beyond traditional language learning

Michael Cass


Not Quite Finding a Free Trip to Israel? Here's the Next Best Thing
Highly subsidized Israel programs, present an opportunity to experience everything Israel has to offer, in a cost-effective manner

Michael Cass


Volunteering in Wartime: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
I've discovered that life in Israel pulsates with energy, reminding me that every moment is precious.
Nathaly Cepeda Espanol


From First Taste to Deep Dive: Building on Your Taglit Birthright Israel Experience
While Birthright provides an excellent foundation and introduction to Israel, longer-term programs offer different kinds of opportunities

Michael Cass