Student of the Week – Ruby Gimpel
After finishing high school during COVID I chose to go on a gap year to have a complete change of scenery from online school. In addition, I wanted to learn more about myself while being independent and exploring Israel.I found Aardvark Israel to be an amazing combination of structure and freedom, with students from many […]
Student of the Week – Adam Grossman
I chose to do a gap year because I was excited to spend a year living in Israel- not just as a tourist but living like a local. Aardvark Israel offered an excellent mix of fun activities, trips, and learning from internships & classes, as well as enough free time to explore Israel with new […]
Student of the Week – Sam Lynn
I found out about Aardvark Israel from my grandpa, his friend’s granddaughter did Aardvark and loved it! I did some research of my own and totally saw why someone would love this program! I really wanted to come to Israel after my last program (a semester abroad) was cut short due to COVID, but I […]
Daniel Matthys – Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Masada!
I came to Israel to grow closer to my culture and heritage. The opportunity to have a Bar Mitzvah on top of Masada was another part of this journey, and one I am glad that I took. It was awesome being able to have this experience with my friends Benjamin and Gabi. There was something […]
Hannah Nahmias – Masada in the sunrise
Visiting Masada was challenging yet rewarding. We left early in the morning in order to watch the sunrise on the mountain. We took the Roman ramp up and the snake path down. We also had a great tour guide who explained to us the history of Masada. We visited an ancient Mikva, church, and synagogue. […]
Ze’ev Gittleson – Be’er Sheva and Rahat – The Bedouin culture in Israel and its struggles
“Tuesday the 9th of November, 2021 was truly a wonderful experience for me. Traveling to Rahat with Aardvark was like entering a parallel universe. Hearing about the lives and experiences of two Bedouin Israeli women who defied the patriarchal restrictions and limitations imposed on them by their communities to pursue their dreams was heartwarming and […]
Jacob Weiser – Sderot and Nativ Ha’Asara – Building bridges towards peace
It’s hard to imagine what these people who live near the Gaza border have to face everyday, knowing that day could end in tragedy. The day starts as a calm and peaceful day, when they are going around their daily business, when there could be a ‘Tzeva Adom’ (red color) siren which means they got […]
Student of the Week – Nomi Benus
I chose to go on a gap year because I wanted to experience life in a different country and get a sense of Israeli culture before I start college. when I was searching for a program it was important for me to find a place where I can be independent while feeling like I’m part […]
Student of the Week – Oreen Cohen
I wanted to do a gap semester to discover myself and explore new cultures and environments before settling down into a routine. I chose Aardvark Israel because this program offered the perfect balance between structure and free time. I’m able to do all the touristy things while still spending time with my family in Israel. […]
Student of the Week – Shauna Bernstein
I chose to go on a gap year because I wanted to take advantage of the amazing opportunities living in Israel would offer. I chose Aardvark Israel because my good friend from home went two years ago and loved it. I knew I wanted to live in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and to feel […]