Dear Aardvark Israel Family, While the semester has come to an end, the next part of the journey for Summer Plus students was just beginning. Over the past year they grew as participants, built lifelong friendships, and discovered Israel together. Now they are taking the next step by becoming counselors and ...

Dear Aardvark Israel Family, Ten months ago, our students arrived with suitcases full of belongings and excitement. For some, it was their first time in Israel. Perhaps they didn’t know anyone, and most likely, they had no idea what to expect. They came from different countries, different backgrounds, and different ...

Technology is evolving faster than ever before, and artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we work, learn, create, and communicate across nearly every industry. At Aardvark Israel, we believe students deserve educational experiences that prepare them not only for today’s world, but for the future they are about to ...

Dear Aardvark Israel Family, These past few months have been far from ordinary. Between national days of remembrance, holidays, and an ongoing complex reality, it would have been easy to pause, slow down, or simply “get through it.” But in reality, something very different has taken place:our students have not ...

Dear Aardvark Israel Family, These are challenging days for all of us. Thanks to our dedicated team, Masa, and the security authorities, we are prepared and ready for any scenario. We are in continuous daily contact with Masa’s security teams, the Home Front Command, and local authorities to ensure that ...

Ethiopia, the Gaza Envelope, and an Opportunity to Save a Life: Semester Highlights Dear Aardvark Israel Family, So far, this semester has been an example of the values that guide our daily work: continuous support and guidance, a deep connection to Israel, and loving your neighbor as yourself (V’Ahavta L’reacha ...

I never thought I would get the chance to save a life during my gap year with Aardvark Israel. Moshe Goldsmith, a participant in Aardvark Israel in 2019-20, came to Israel to experience the country like a local – to travel, meet friends from around the world, and immerse himself ...

Our Semester Has Begun – See What’s Happening! Dear Aardvark Israel Family, It’s been one week since the semester began, and with a start like this, we have a strong feeling it’s going to be an incredible semester. Welcome to Israel! On Tuesday, the big moment arrived: our new participants ...

From the Galilee Peaks to the Big Switch. Dear Aardvark Israel Family, This week we went on one of our flagship trips, which also (not by chance) happens to be one of the final trips of the semester: two days in the Galilee at its very best – with challenging ...

For three days in the Negev desert, six of our students participated in the Australasian Zionist Youth Council’s (AZYC) annual seminar, the umbrella organization uniting Zionist youth movements from Australia and New Zealand. Focused on “The Courage to Disagree,” the seminar taught leadership tools for navigating ideological divides in the Jewish ...

Dear Aardvark Israel Family, Last week, our students returned from Kibbutz Ketura, where innovation and community met the desert in ways they won’t forget. They came expecting sand and dates – but found solar innovation, agriculture from 2,000-year-old seeds, and real democracy in action. Here’s what really happened: Day One ...

Ready to Experience Israel Like You’ve Lived Here Your Whole Life? The Big News of 2025 is Here – And You Won’t Want to Miss This That Moment When You Realize Israel Isn’t Just a Destination – It’s Home Picture this: You wake up in Tel Aviv, grab coffee in ...

Holidays, international travel, and what it means to be part of Israeli local life. Dear Aardvark Israel Family, September’s over, and what a month it was! Some of our students participated in our first international trip of the year and explored Barcelona’s hidden corners. The rest of the group stood in ...

Ready to Experience Israel Like You’ve Lived Here Your Whole Life? The Big News of 2025 is Here – And You Won’t Want to Miss This That Moment When You Realize Israel Isn’t Just a Destination – It’s Home Picture this: You wake up in Tel Aviv, grab coffee in ...

Ready to Experience Israel Like You’ve Lived Here Your Whole Life? The Big News of 2025 is Here – And You Won’t Want to Miss This That Moment When You Realize Israel Isn’t Just a Destination – It’s Home Picture this: You wake up in Tel Aviv, grab coffee in ...

Shalom Parents, Students, Partners, and Staff, What a busy month we had, with celebrating Purim, a Shabbaton, and exploring Israel and abroad! Our students are truly living like locals in Israel, immersing themselves into Israeli society. It’s hard to believe that the semester is halfway through. Here are some March ...