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 Aardvark Monthly – February 2025
Shalom Parents, Students, Partners, and Staff, What a busy month we had, with celebrating Purim, a Shabbaton, and exploring Israel and abroad! Our students are truly living like locals in Israel, immersing themselves into Israeli society. It’s hard to believe that the semester is halfway through. Here are some March highlights! Italy International Add-On Trip […]
Opening Speech By Nitzan
Hi, I’m Nitzan, you might know me as the girl who got stuck in the Aardvark elevator for an hour and a half. But never mind that I was a proud citizen of the Ofek community last semester and now an equally proud Eitan community member. Meaning I am an honorary Tel Avivian for a […]
Every Ending Brings a New Dawn
Shalom Parents, Students, and Partners, As we wrap up another remarkable semester, our hearts are full of pride and gratitude. December has been a month of profound experiences, meaningful connections, and incredible growth for our students. From the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv to the ancient stones of Jerusalem, our participants have embraced every opportunity […]
A Week with Eitan Community : History, Art, and Farewells
This week with the Eitan community was filled with discovery, culture, and meaningful connections. We began on Sunday with Aviv and Eden sharing their presentations as part of the morning community time, setting the stage for an exciting week. On Monday, the students explored Florentine’s vibrant graffiti scene as part of the “Face of Israel” […]