Israel – The Start-up Nation
Over the last decade or so Israel has developed a worldwide reputation as a start-up nation. In other words, a country which has a huge number of newly established technological companies and is at the forefront of technological development and innovation. There are literally thousands of start-ups in Israel today as well as a number […]
Living in Tel Aviv’s Florentin Neighbourhood
If you choose to spend your gap year with Aardvark Israel in Tel Aviv you will be living in the Florentin neighbourhood. Located in the south of Tel Aviv, over the past couple of decades Florentin has become known as one of the coolest and most lively places to live in the city and has […]
5 Places to Travel on Your Free Weekend in Israel
While on your gap year with Aardvark Israel you will see a huge amount of the country and get to go on many exciting trips. However, we won’t fill up all of your time so that there will be some weekends where you can continue to explore the country with your friends. You may use […]
Klal Yisrael – Nice Concept, Now See it in Action!
First of all, for those not familiar with the phrase Klal Yisrael, it is a Yiddish expression which has been in use for centuries. Initially it was used as a way of referring to all the religious Jews in the world; however, after the re-emergence of the Zionist movement its meaning changed to refer to […]
Why Does China Look Up to Israel?
Israel may not be known for having the best foreign relations and reputation around the world. However, there are certainly many countries that genuinely look up to Israel and appreciate the huge amount that the country has contributed to the world. If you choose to take part in the Aardvark International program you will learn […]
5 Classic Israeli Dishes to Make in Your Apartment
While spending your gap year in Israel there is no doubt that you will frequently enjoy the massive amount of delicious street food that can be found right across the country: falafel, shawarma, sabich, burekas and more western food such as pizza and burgers. However, on occasion you will certainly be cooking at home and […]
How to Dress for Your Internship
As part of your time with Aardvark Israel you will have the chance to choose from a huge range of volunteer programs and internships. These are a great way of gaining some experience in a field that you are interested in and may be considering a career in. It’s also a great way to build […]
Meetings The Last Jews of Ethiopia
Meetings The Last Jews of Ethiopia If you choose to spend your gap year with Aardvark Israel there are a number of programs to choose from. One of which is the International Program. The program will take you to eight different countries and give you the chance to enjoy some incredible experiences. One of the […]
Living with Jews from Across the World
Most of you will have grown up with some connection to your local Jewish community, whether it’s through school, synagogue, youth groups or anything else. While this can lead to some great experiences in one area it is very limited. The vast majority of the people that you meet will have grown up in the […]
Off the beaten track in Israel
Many of you will have been to Israel in the past and visited a number of tourist sites such as the Old City in Jerusalem, the Knesset, the beaches along the coast, the standard museums such as the Israel Museum and so on. One of the great advantages of spending your gap year with Aardvark […]