Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv January 19, 2017
Shalom Parents! As you probably understand from your children and the schedule, we are building a weekly routine after the intensive orientation we had here. The students are starting to understand the framework we have created for them. For example, when is the right time to go to the gym? How do I need to […]
The First Day of Aardvark – Jerusalem
Dear Aardvark Families, We are having an exciting and interesting first day here at Aardvark Jerusalem! The students have arrived safe and sound from the airport! Our building is a-buzz with students getting to know each other. Throughout the day, the students had time to unpack and rest, and we treated them to falafel and shawarma for lunch. Tonight, the staff and I met with the students to discuss […]
Safe and Sound – First Day at Aardvark Tel Aviv
Shalom Parents, We had a busy and interesting first day, here at Aardvark Tel Aviv! I just wanted to let you know that everyone has arrived safe and sound. (Except 3 students which we are still waiting for). After a good welcome dinner and a “get to know the group and staff” meeting at the […]
Why Israel Really is The Start-Up Nation
Israel is now well known as the ‘Start-up Nation’ and if you are hoping to explore this aspect of the county during your gap year you will most likely be thinking of spending it in Tel Aviv. This is certainly a good idea and there are a huge number of companies in the city, however, […]
Final Weekly Letter First Semester 29.12.16
We just finished our final week of the semester here in Jersualem! Our week was full of cleaning, Hannukah celebration and saying goodbye to the Madrichim and students who were only staying for one semester. Sunday Morning, a few of our students, Celeste Williams, Keren Kaynan, Tess Bernstein went to volunteer at the Alin Children’s […]
Final Weekly update for Fall semester 2016
Shalom Parents! I cannot believe the semester is over…I feel like I just met the students yesterday. They were a little confused and very excited, and full of questions: “Why am I not alone in a bedroom?” “Where do I do my laundry?” “Why do I have to get up in the morning for volunteering?” […]
Facts About Israel You May Not Know
Modern Israel is a remarkable country, both for some of its physical features and also because of the achievements that it has pulled off over its relatively short history. While you probably know quite a lot about Israel, here are a few facts which may surprise you. Probably the best known feature of the geography […]
Habima Square – Tel Aviv’s Cultural Hotspur
Right at the heart of Tel Aviv you will find Kikar Habima (Habima Square), it is at the intersection of two of the city’s busiest streets, Dizengoff and Rothschild Boulevard, and offers a huge amount for visitors to explore. The square is somewhat of a cultural oasis set apart from the busy chaos and commercial […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv December 22, 2016
Shalom Parents! According to the Jewish calendar, from this Saturday, we are starting to count the “darkest” days of the year. Each time we light another candle to have more light in a longer night. This year for each candle we’ll light, a feeling of sadness will join the celebration there for it gets us […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv December 15, 2016
Shalom Parents! This week we decided to do some changes. 6 students have been chosen to replace the madrichim for 2 days. Wren Gilbert was one of them. She wrote to you all a summary of this week schedule:(I added some blue notes for her slang to keep the text authentic) ” Shaloooom Parents!! Coming at ya […]