Jerusalem Weekly – March 18, 2021
Dear Parents & Students,This week the weather got warmer, and then got colder, and our students are praying that spring comes soon! But despite the crazy changes in weather, one thing stayed the same: we had a productive, educational, and fun week! Here are the highlights: In honor of Pi Day on Sunday, students were […]
Jerusalem Weekly – March 11, 2021
Dear Parents & Students, Spring is almost here, things are beginning to bloom, and we are looking forward to the end of winter so that we can enjoy spring in Jerusalem and Israel. That included getting out and exploring the Gush Ezion this week on our Tiyul Tuesday. Internship In The Spotlight: Yael Vloch Glassblowing […]
Jerusalem Weekly – March 4, 2021
Dear Parents & Students, Sunday was Purim in Jerusalem!!! The Hebrew date of Purim is the 14th of the month of Adar, starting the evening before. However, in Jerusalem and other “walled” cities, the holiday is celebrated one day later than everywhere else. Our students heard the Megillah (also known as the Book of Esther), […]
The Aardvark Monthly – February 2021
Happy 11th Anniversary, Aardvark Israel! Aardvark Israel is celebrating its 11-year anniversary this month 🥳!In the last decade, over 1,250 students from over 30 different countries on 6 continents have joined the Aardvark Israel program for an Israel experience they’ll never forget and memories that will last a lifetime!Here’s to many more years of helping […]
Israeli Innovation Honoured in 2020
Israel is well known as a country that innovates, and despite the coronavirus pandemic, the past year has been no exception. Recently, six Israeli inventions were featured in TIME magazine’s list of “Best Inventions of 2020: 100 Innovations Changing How We Live”. In particular, the inventions were credited with “making the world better, smarter and […]
Israel Once Again Aims for the Moon
In 2019, Israel’s first attempt to send a spacecraft to the moon failed when Beresheet 1 crash-landed. The crash came as a huge disappointment after the whole country and many others around the world had followed the project’s progress with baited breath. Despite this, there was immense pride, as SpaceIL became the first private organisation […]
Israel’s Castles and Fortresses
You are no doubt aware that Israel is a country full of history and historical buildings. However, you may be less aware that the country is home to a number of amazing castles and fortresses. Some of them are truly ancient while others are merely old. Keep reading to learn a little about some of […]
Jerusalem’s Modern Iconic Buildings
Jerusalem is a city full of history and culture, and much of it is housed in some truly extraordinary buildings. Some of the buildings date back centuries; however, there are many buildings that are truly modern and symbolic of the country that Israel is today. For example, if you ever visit the Israel Museum you […]
Jerusalem Weekly – Feb 25, 2021
Dear Parents & Students, This week, we were getting in the Purim spirit! Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who was planning to kill all the Jews. This took place in the ancient Achaemenid Persian Empire. Purim is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in […]
Jerusalem Weekly – Feb 11, 2021
Dear Parents & Students, This week, we all braced for the snow that was coming! As soon as it began to snow on Wednesday, we all ran outside; some students went to Gan Sacher and had a legendary snowball fight. For some of us, it was our first time seeing snow! After a long time […]