Israel’s Hidden Architectural Delights
Israel is well known for its beauty and while you are on your gap year in Israel, you are sure to see many stunning views. However, the country is also home to a number of amazing buildings and while you are there, you should definitely be keeping an eye out for them. Just south of […]
The Theatres of Tel Aviv
While on your gap year in Tel Aviv you may be looking for an interesting way to spend an evening or two and one way you can do this is by exploring Tel Aviv’s theatres. There are a number of theatres in Tel Aviv, putting on different kinds of shows, from Shakespeare to contemporary Israeli […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv October 4, 2018
Shalom Parents, The holidays have ended and here at Aardvark Tel-Aviv we have finally returned to our normal routine with a fantastic week full of activities. Today Eyal is attending a family wedding and we send best wishes from all of us, therefore, in his place I am happy to tell you some of the […]
Weekly Updates – Jerusalem October 4, 2018
Dear Parents and Students, On Sunday evening Simchat Torah began. Simchat Torah is the holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. On Monday night the holidays ended and we finally returned to our regular schedule!! On Tuesday afternoon, we went on […]
Go Hiking and Explore Israel’s Nature
Most folks that want to explore Israel are drawn to its historical and cultural sites. Others to the beaches and night life of Tel-Aviv or Eilat. But on top of these known attractions, Israel also offers fantastic hiking options and unique natural phenomenon to explore. Below are just a few examples out of many…….. Israel’s […]
Student of the week – Gina Lewis
Hi, my name is Gina; I am from, London, England, and I am studying on Aardvark in Jerusalem. I have grown up surrounded by the same friends all my life and for me, one of the goals for my gap year was to get away from the London bubble and meet new people, Aardvark has […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv September 28, 2018
Dear Parents, We are approaching the end of yet another short but fun and eventful week. In a few days, when the holiday season is over, we will finally settle into our regular routine complete with new challenges and opportunities for our students. We are pleased to announce that we will be launching our new […]
Weekly Updates – Jerusalem September 28, 2018
Dear Parents & Students, Happy Sukkot! The entirety of Jerusalem was dressed in white for the holiday and we enjoyed the celebratory atmosphere. Here are the highlights from this holiday week: For Tuesday afternoon’s trip, we took to students to one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Mishkenot Shananim. Mishkanot was the first neighborhood built outside […]
Student of the week – Talia Szekely
Hi, my name is Talia Szekely, and I’m currently a student on Aardvark. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, I am lucky enough to be living in the vibrant neighbourhood of Florentine in Tel Aviv. It wasn’t until after a program in Israel during high school that I considered spending part of my gap year in Israel […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv September 21, 2018
Dear Parents, Gmar Chatima Tova Another special week has passed here on Aardvark Tel Aviv. As you know, we paused our week for Yom Kippur which was last Tuesday and Wednesday, and then returned for one day of our normal routine before the holiday of Sukkot begins. We use this special holiday season as an […]