The People Behind Israel’s Street Names
As soon as you have spent a short amount of time in Israel you will realise that wherever you go there are numerous reoccurring street names. Whether you are in a big city, a small moshav or anything in between, some names crop up time and time again. In the centre of both Jerusalem and […]
Israel’s Unusual Accommodation Options
You will of course spend the majority of your Israel gap year staying in your apartment with your flatmates. However, there will be some times when you are free to travel for nights away. These are fantastic opportunities to explore the country independently. While on these trips, you will need accommodation, and if you want […]
Tel Aviv’s Most Photogenic Spots
If you haven’t spent much time in Tel Aviv, you may be surprised by how many beauty spots the city has beyond the beaches. You are bound to spend some time on your gap year posting photos to social media, so be sure that you don’t miss out on the city’s most photogenic spots. You […]
This week in the Rothschild Community TLV – July 22, 2021
Hello Parents and Students, This week was the last full week of the semester. It was filled with final activities and opportunities to enjoy each other as a community. On Sunday, we discussed Tisha B’Av. The groups had an activity with their Madrichim in which they spoke about what this day represents, the reasons […]
Jerusalem Weekly – July 22, 2021
Dear Parents and Students, This week we spent some time summarizing and procesing our experience from the semester, but also enjoyed fun trips and fun activities. On Monday, we gathered for an activity with the Madrichim. The counsellors prepared a room for the students full of candles and notes, and for an hour we […]
Jerusalem Weekly – July 15, 2021
Dear Parents and Students, The program is coming to an end soon, but we’ve had an amazing week. We’re taking advantage of every moment! Last weekend, we had a great Shabbaton all together in Tel Aviv. Friday night, the students went to a variety of synagougues and then we gathered all together at our […]
This week in the Rothschild Community TLV – July 15, 2021
Hello Parents and Students, We’re getting close to the end of the semester yet this week we had more amazing experiences. On Sunday, the students had an activity with their Madrichim in which they spoke about different aspects and experiences they had until now and what they are taking with them to the end of […]
Jerusalem Weekly – July 8, 2021
Dear Parents and Students, Sar-El week has finally arrived and the students left to have their IDF Army experience. During the week, the students volunteered in different areas and had an opportunity to learn more about Israeli society, speak to soldiers, and experience a little bit of the Israeli Army culture. Sar-El was an […]
This week in the Rothschild Community TLV – July 8, 2021
Hello Parents and Students, This last week was filled with experiences that will hopefuly last for a lifetime. Before this week started, we had a great weekend all together in Jerusalem. The wekeend started Friday at Yad VaShem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. It is dedicated to preserving the memory […]
This week in the Rothschild Community TLV – July 4, 2021
Hello Parents and Students, This week was filled with fun activities and experiences. In the begining of the week, we participated in a color war, organized by some of our students, in which the students were divided into groups, assigned a color, and completed different tasks in order to win. In Faces of Israel, we heard […]