Tel Aviv – first day Fall 2016
Shalom Parents, We had a busy and interesting first day, here at Aardvark Tel Aviv!I just wanted to let you know that everyone has arrived safe and sound. (Except of 2 students which we are still waiting for). After a good welcome dinner and a “get to know the group and staff” meeting at the […]
Tel Aviv pre- arrival 2016
Dear Future Aardvarkian, Congratulations! By deciding to spend this year in Israel, you have made a wonderful decision that has the potential to be a life changing experience. It will be an adventure you will never forget. My name is Adi and I am the city coordinator for Tel Aviv where you will be spending […]
Jerusalem pre-arrival 2016
Dear Parents and Future Aardvarkians, Congratulations! By deciding to spend this year in Israel, you have made a wonderful decision that has the potential to be a life changing experience. It will be an adventure you will never forget. My name is Natali Basel and I’m the Coordinator for the Jerusalem section of Aardvark Israel. […]
Water Hikes in Israel
One of the small downsides to Israel is that for many it can feel oppressively hot for much of the year. However, it is a great shame to miss seeing what the country has to offer just because of the heat and an excellent way around this is to go on water hikes. Not only […]
Student of the week – Reina Salky
Student of the week – Reina Salky Hi! My name is Reina Salky and I am from a beautiful town in Colorado called Steamboat Springs. I chose to embark on my journey to Israel after my cousin Eli, an Aardvark alumni, came back and shared all of his incredible experiences with me. Before I came […]
Student of the Week – Jonah Dafilou
“My Year in Israel” To LiveThe other day I was walking down Florentine and I couldn’t help but feel a gut pain. As I walked by the graffiti I’ve come to know every detail of and pass familiar shop owners, I saw the last 5 months flash before my eyes as I suppressed the nagging […]
Student of the Week – Adam Acker
My name is Adam Acker, and I come from a small town called Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Before going into detail, I want to acknowledge my parents for allowing me take part in an amazing program, and live thousands of miles away from home for nine months. Oh, and of course, thanks mom and dad for the […]
Student of the week – Anna Kalik
Hi! I’m Anna Kalik and I’m from Charleston, South Carolina. Two summers ago I spent a month in Israel on a summer tour with my youth group. As expected, fell in love with the places I visited and the sense of commonality and community. However, I was here during an extremely tense time, Operation Protective […]
Student of the week – Temima Mayer
My name is Temima Mayer and I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. A gap year has always been something I have wanted to do because I wanted to break out of my bubble at home and go out and experience the world in a way I don’t think I’ll be able to do again in […]
Student of the week – Shaine
Hey all! I’m Shaine, and I’m from small town Loveland, Colorado. Going into senior year, I didn’t realize that taking a gap year was actually an option for me. Like many, I felt so pressured to immediately figure my life out, and make a decision on a university and a major housing and….you know. I […]