Weekly Updates – October 6th
Shalom Parents and Students! This week was very special, as our students observed Yom Kippur in Israel. The silent streets, with almost no cars on the roads, and the feeling of serenity in the air is something very hard to describe. Many of our students fasted and went to synagogue for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, […]
Student of the Week – Galia Braun Frydman
My name is Galia and I am from Mexico City and I graduated from the Hebron Academy. I decided to come on this gap year to learn about Israel, and I specifically chose Aardvark Israel because I felt like this would be the best way to learn about the Israeli lifestyle. I intern at the […]
Weekly Updates – Shana Tova from Aardvark Israel!
Shalom, everyone! On behalf of the Aardvark Israel staff, we wanted to wish you all a Shana Tova Umetuka! May this year be a successful, fruitful year. May this year be healthier, happier, full of joy and good deeds. Our students wanted to share their Shana Tova messages as well; click on the image to […]
Student of the Week – Madelyn Rebecca Stern
My name is Madelyn Rebecca Stern and I’m from Vancouver, Canada. I chose Aardvark Israel as my gap year program because it was heavily recommended by loved ones and the program met all the requirements I needed for independent living. For my internship I am working at North Abraxas; a restaurant created by Eyal Shani. […]
Weekly Updates – September 22, 2022
Shalom Parents and Students! This week was busier than usual, as all of our communities went on their first overnight seminar in Kibbutz Ketura! Founded in 1973, Ketura is a pluralistic kibbutz, with both an observant and a secular population, only 40 minutes from Eilat. It is highly focused on renewable energies, and the kibbutz […]
Weekly Updates – September 15, 2022
Shalom parents and students! Our students are getting to know Israel on foot, taking advantage of Israel’s never-ending summer. They traveled to Israel’s most beautiful springs, the familiar ones, and the less familiar ones, even some that most Israelis don’t even know 🙃 Scroll down to see what they have been up to this week! […]
Student of the Week – Richie Nadritch
My name is Richie Nadrich, and I’m from Teaneck, New Jersey. Everyone in my community takes a gap year program and I decided Aardvark Israel was the best fit for me. I felt it was the right program because it truly allows me to be independent. I felt like I needed that to be able […]
Weekly Updates – September 8, 2022
Shalom parents and students! Our new arrivals are already becoming familiar with their surroundings and are getting to know each other better. This week’s activities promoted bonding within our communities, where they participated in a communal ODT (outdoor training). This week we also began our “Faces of Israel” evening activity which is designed to expose […]
Exploring Jerusalem’s Modern Art Scene
Jerusalem is famous for its history, but it is also home to a thriving modern art scene. While many visitors to the city will stop by the Israel Museum, there is in fact much more to see. If you are a fan of modern art, then be sure to make the time for some of […]
Hiking Trails on the Golan Heights
If you enjoy hiking, then Israel offers countless possibilities. There are hikes to suit every taste, from the Negev in the south to the Golan Heights in the north. If you are interested in hiking through greenery while exploring streams and waterfalls, then the Golan is probably the place for you. For example, you could […]