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The Yahel Blog
Insights and reflections from our community of changemakers, partners, and participants—where service meets real life.
Yom Kippur Was...
Breathtaking. In the states, Yom Kippur is a whisper. We fast, attend services, and reflect on the past year’s transgressions and our...
Sep 29, 20153 min read
Service Learning
This post was written by Sean Miller, a participant on the Onward Israel Diversity and Coexistence summer program located in Haifa, Lod &...
Aug 9, 20158 min read
Building A Home For All Jewish People
This post was written by Juliette Bergwick, a participant on the Onward Israel Negev Service Corps summer program in Be’er Sheva. The...
Aug 3, 20155 min read
You, Too, Can Be Strong
This post was written by Naomi Eisenberg, a participant on the Onward Israel Negev Service Corps summer program in Be’er Sheva. The group...
Jul 28, 20153 min read
Israelis for Social Justice: Complex, Heterogeneous and Inspiring
Today’s participant blog post comes from Ben Geselowitz, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
May 20, 20154 min read
Some Thoughts About The Recent Protests
The eruption of fury and pain in the recent protests, the unprecedented crying out against 30 years of discrimination and abuse towards...
May 5, 20153 min read
Protests in the Ethiopian Community
There seems to be a broad consensus that the protests over the last few weeks are not only about police violence, but rather that police...
May 5, 20154 min read
Current Protests in Israel - The Ethiopian Community
The Yahel Social Change Program is a 9-month service-learning program in Ramat Eliyahu, a predominately Ethiopian neighborhood in Rishon...
May 5, 20152 min read
Yom HaShoa at Yad VaShem
Today’s participant blog post comes from Emily Sherrill, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
Apr 29, 20153 min read
Cultural Complexities: A Short Journey Through Israel
Today’s participant photo blog post comes from Jens Jacobsen, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living,...
Apr 9, 20155 min read
Humans of Yahel
Today’s participant photo blog post comes from Molly Cram, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living,...
Apr 3, 20154 min read
In Pursuit of Injeera: Cooking and Community Development
Today’s participant blog post comes from Rachel Kutcher, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
Mar 26, 20154 min read
Following Sidewalks: A Morning Walk Through Ramat Eliyahu
Today’s participant photo blog post comes from Kayci Merritte, a participant in the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living,...
Mar 5, 20151 min read
Jewish Disability Awareness Month
Today’s lovely participant blog post comes from Eliza Baskin, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living,...
Feb 26, 20152 min read
Do We Need to Reclaim "Zionism"?
Today’s thought-provoking participant blog post comes from Zoe Thrumston, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is...
Feb 20, 20153 min read
Jewish Values of Sustainability on Tu B’Shvat: From Hava Ve’Adam Farm to Ramat Eliyahu
Today’s special Tu B’Shvat participant blog post comes from Emily Sherrill, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group...
Feb 5, 20153 min read
Shofars and Social Justice: An Exploration of Ramat Eliyahu’s Religious Communities
Today’s participant blog post comes from Jens Jacobsen, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
Jan 22, 20153 min read
A Day in the Life: A Brief Journey Through The Day of a Yahelnik
A Day in the Life: A Brief Journey Through The Day of a Yahelnik Our days begin around 7. Breakfast (and of course coffee!) is the most...
Jan 15, 20152 min read
In Pursuit of Injera: Exploring Questions of Community
Today’s participant blog post comes from Rachel Kutcher, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
Jan 8, 20153 min read
Hebrew Weakness as a Teaching Strength: Being a “Teacher of English”/”Student of Hebrew”
Today’s participant blog post comes from Ben Geselowitz, a participant of the Yahel Social Change Program. This group is living, learning...
Dec 31, 20142 min read
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