Ketura Seminar: Discovering Silence, Community, and Perspective
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 – Democracy, Redefined A date […]
Student of the Week: Eden Yaacov
Los Angeles, CA → Living Like a Local in Israel “When my friend told me about her internship experience in Israel, it opened my eyes to what a gap year could really be – not just traveling, but actually building my professional future.” Eden decided to take a gap year because she wanted more than […]
OUR HOSTAGES HOME! A historic moment to be in Israel, to be part of Israel.
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 Florentin, spend the day making […]
From Barcelona to Jerusalem: September in Israel
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 places they’d only seen in […]
Our students’ first week in Israel was full of energy, new experiences, and unforgettable moments!
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 Florentin, spend the day making […]
The Aardvark Monthly – August 2025
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 Florentin, spend the day making […]
The Gap Year That Became Home — See What Happened!
For students stepping out of high school and into the world, the question isn’t always “What’s next?” but rather “Who do I want to become?” Gap year programs in Israel provide an extraordinary opportunity to explore that question in a place rich with history, culture, and personal discovery. Israel, with its vibrant mix of ancient […]
Gap Year Programs in Israel: Meaningful Experiences That Shape Your Future
For students stepping out of high school and into the world, the question isn’t always “What’s next?” but rather “Who do I want to become?” Gap year programs in Israel provide an extraordinary opportunity to explore that question in a place rich with history, culture, and personal discovery. Israel, with its vibrant mix of ancient […]
Gap Year in Israel: A Transformative Experience Beyond the Classroom
In a world that often urges young people to move quickly from one milestone to the next, a gap year in Israel offers a different kind of path—one that invites you to slow down, step outside your comfort zone, and experience life in a deeply intentional way. Israel is not just a destination; it’s a […]
Fall Semester in Israel: A Journey of Growth, Culture, and Discovery
Choosing to take a gap year is a bold step toward growth and self-discovery, and spending the fall semester in Israel offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore, learn, and connect in one of the world’s most dynamic and meaningful settings. As the intense summer heat fades, fall in Israel brings a gentle warmth that transforms […]