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The Yahel Blog
Insights and reflections from our community of changemakers, partners, and participants—where service meets real life.
G.L.A.D.
Today I am grateful for my students at El Razi who always keep me on my toes and challenge me! I’m particularly grateful for Bilal who, desp
Jan 19, 20183 min read
Bridging the Gap
Today’s blog post was written by Joe Tricot, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod, Israel....
Jan 11, 20182 min read
Leah Topper – Catching Up 6 Months Later
This interview is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their...
Jan 7, 20182 min read
People of Lod
Today’s blog post was written by Gabi Benvenuto Ladin, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in...
Jan 2, 20182 min read
4 Sigds
Today’s blog post was written by Madeline Black, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in the Ramat...
Dec 28, 20173 min read
A Day in the Life
Today’s blog post was written by Ariana Solodar-Wincele, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in...
Dec 20, 20173 min read
Ethiopian Food & Cooking in Ramat Eliyahu
Today’s blog post was written by Jocelyn Goldberg, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in the...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
It’s so Complicated
Today’s blog post was written by Liat Kastner, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod,...
Nov 29, 20173 min read
Finding Warmth and Beauty in Lod
Today’s blog post was written by Betty Soibel, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod,...
Nov 21, 20172 min read
So Many Questions
Today’s blog post was written by Matt Perzow, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod, Israel....
Nov 17, 20172 min read
What Does it Mean to be a Volunteer?
Today’s blog post was written by Hayley Maybaum, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod,...
Nov 2, 20172 min read
Promised Land
Over the next 8 months we will publish a weekly blog post written by a Yahel Social Change Fellow. Today’s blog post was written by...
Oct 26, 20172 min read
Ariel Amaru – Checking In 4 Years Later
This interview is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their...
Sep 6, 20172 min read
Rules of Adjustment: Lessons Learned in My Nine Months on the Yahel Social Change Program
Today’s participant blog post comes from Rachel Lieberman, a newly graduated alumna of the Yahel Social Change Program. Rachel’s group...
Jul 2, 20176 min read
The Faces I See: The Children of El Razi Elementary School
Today’s participant blog post comes from Jillian Gogel, a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. Jillian’s group is...
May 24, 20175 min read
Lessons From An "Old Lady"
Today’s participant blog post comes from Natasha Shaw, a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. Natasha’s group is...
Apr 18, 20173 min read
Arab-Israeli Identity Through The Scope of Social Justice
Today’s participant blog post comes from a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program who wishes to remain anonymous. Their...
Apr 4, 20174 min read
Sigd in Ethiopia & Israel
Today’s participant blog post comes from Rachel Lieberman, a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. Rachel’s group is...
Feb 6, 20174 min read
Goals and Gratitude
Today’s participant blog post comes from Melanie Kartzmer, a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. Melanie’s group is...
Jan 2, 20175 min read
To Continue
Today’s participant blog post comes from Jillian Gogel, a current participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. Jillian’s group is...
Dec 18, 20164 min read
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