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The Yahel Blog
Insights and reflections from our community of changemakers, partners, and participants—where service meets real life.


How is it that in Israel I feel calm?
Today's blogpost was written by Alyssa Shapiro, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in the city...
Nov 4, 20182 min read
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Lod: History, Context, and [Potential] Shared Society
Today's blogpost was written by Alexander "Jake" Shapiro, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in...
Oct 31, 20188 min read


INJUSTICE FACED BY THE INDIAN BENE ISRAELI COMMUNITY IN THE HOLY LAND….
Today's blogpost was written by Jonathan Nagavkar a Yahel Social Change fellow from Mumbai living, learning and volunteering for 9-months...
Oct 17, 20184 min read


Ramat Eliyahu - You'll Find A Community
Today's blogpost was written by Ethan Harrington-Smith a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in...
Oct 9, 20182 min read


Catching up with Rachel Iroff- three years later!
This blog is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their experiences on...
Sep 3, 20182 min read


David Aptaker- Catching up 6-years later!
This blog is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their experiences on...
Aug 20, 20182 min read


Samantha Sisisky- Catching Up 6 Years Later!
This blog is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their experience...
Aug 9, 20182 min read


Leaving Ramat Eliyahu
Today's Blogpost was written by Ariana Solodar-Wincele, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in...
Jun 27, 20182 min read


Cinemind: Discussing Mental Health in Ramat Eliyahu
Today's Blogpost was written by Jocelyn Goldberg, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in the...
Jun 12, 20182 min read


Good Lod Hasbara
Today's blogpost was written by Liat Kastner, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in the city of...
May 27, 20184 min read


Umm Kultum at the University of Tel Aviv
Today’s blog post was written by Pnina (Pearl) von Herder, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in...
Apr 30, 20183 min read


Pinui Binui: Urban Renewal and its Implications for Ramat Eliyahu
Today's blogpost was written by Madeline Black, a Yahel Social Change fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9-months in the Ramat...
Apr 24, 20185 min read


Around the World with Itamar School
Today's blogpost was written by Toby Rubb, a Yahel Social Change Fellow, living, learning, and volunteering for 9-months in Rishon...
Apr 11, 20182 min read


A Pre-Army Mechina Visit Bedouins in the Negev
Today’s blog post was written by Rivka Toldeno a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod,...
Mar 25, 20183 min read


The Power of a Single Narrative
Today’s blog post was written by Ariana Solodar-Wincele, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in...
Mar 18, 20184 min read


Melanie Kartzmer – Catching Up 8 Months Later
This interview is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel participants to hear about their...
Mar 7, 20183 min read


Julie Abraham – Catching Up with a Yahel Alumna
This interview is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel fellows and participants to hear about...
Feb 11, 20182 min read


A Thursday Joint Learning Day Can Look Like…This:
Today’s blog post was written by Rivka Toldeno, a Yahel Social Change Fellow living, learning and volunteering for 9 months in Lod,...
Feb 7, 20184 min read


Isaac Stockdate – Catching Up 7 Months Later
This interview is part of the Yahel Alumni Spotlight Series, where we catch up with past Yahel Alumni to hear about their experience with...
Jan 28, 20183 min read


Sofy Maxman – Catching Up 7 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 21, 20182 min read
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