Sammie Wittenstein – Shabbaton in Peki’in
At the Shabbaton in Peki’in we experienced a taste of Druze culture. We first stopped at a home where we got to experience Druze cooking, and later on we toured the area for a more everyday perspective. We also participated in programs where we discussed our personal connections to Judaism and specifically Hanukkah. It was […]
Sam Lynn & Alex Sandler – Yad Vashem and Har Hertzel
Sam Lynn This week was an emotional whirlwind. We began our Siyur day at Yad Vashem, my personal favorite Holocaust museum. For me, Yad Vashem stands out because of its incredible attention to detail and its ability to tell as many individual stories as possible. While I have been to Yad Vashem before each time […]
Julian Frucht – Hanukkah tour in Bnei Brak
My experience in Bnei Barak learning about the orthodox community in that city was very interesting. We have been to religious areas of the country on other tiyuls, but this one, in particular, was very unique. Our tour took place during the third night of Hanukkah, and it was fascinating walking around the city and […]
Student of the Week – Claire Graham
When I was considering taking a gap year, it was mainly for reasons relating to COVID. However, after finding Aardvark Israel, I knew that regardless of what my future university was doing I would be taking a gap year. I love the freedom that Aardvark provides us while still supporting us as we navigate a […]
Student of the Week – Jacob Weiser
My sister had the option to partake in a gap year but she decided to go to college right after high school. From that moment I knew that I wanted to go on a gap year and I’m glad I did. All my friends decided to go to college but I decided to go to […]
Student of the Week – Naomi Acoca
I chose to go on a gap year to experience life in Israel and explore my interests. Since most of my family lives in Israel, I have been to Israel a lot as a child. It has always been a second home for me. With Aardvark Israel I can live in Tel Aviv like a […]
Student of the Week – Esther Rahmane
In Mexico, it’s very common for Jewish people to go on a “ajshara” or gap year before starting college. I decided to go to Aardvark Israel instead of a Mexican program because I wanted to meet people from all around the world. I am interning in a marketing and social media company called MBZ, where […]
Student of the Week – Leav Michaeli
I decided to come on a gap year because I felt like I wanted to come to college with a better sense of who I am, and what my interests are. I also felt like I wanted to come to college with a greater sense of independence and maturity. I specifically chose to come to […]
Student of the Week – Sam Rubinstein
I chose to do a gap year here because my first experience in Israel opened my eyes to just how great our homeland is. Immediately after coming here, I felt so connected and when I left, I knew I would do my best to come back as soon as I could for as long as […]
Ichilov Hospital
My name is Liat Gelman, and I am volunteering in the Pathology department at Ichilov Hospital. Taking a gap year has been one of the best decisions that I have taken since leaving school and not knowing what to do nor having a direction. I am enjoying being part of the hospital that helps so […]