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 […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv December 8, 2016
Dear Parents, Although there is WiFi on most flights these days, Adi entrusted me to send the weekly email in his place. He is currently in the air somewhere over Asia on his way with the Aardvark International trip to China! Having lead this trip in the past, I can tell you they are off […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv December 2, 2016
Shalom Parents! Throughout the last week and a half, most of the country (your children included) was discussing the cold & dry air. All over the news they were saying that in the last 24 years we’ve never had such dry weather for as long period such as that. Yesterday, at last, the rain decided […]
The People of Tel Aviv’s Artists’ Market
Those who choose to live in Tel Aviv for their gap year are sure to visit Tel Aviv’s artists’ market, better known as Nachalat Binyamin, on at least one occasion. The market is an iconic part of Tel Aviv’s creative scene and when it opens on Tuesdays and Fridays it is filled with unique goods […]
Student of the Week – Goldie Davoudgoleh
After spending a semester in Israel in high school and absolutely falling in love with the country, I was known amongst my friends as Goldie Davoudgoleh: The Friend That Could Make Aliyah Tomorrow. When it came time to figure out my plans for after high school, I wasn’t sure if Aliyah was my next step, […]
World Cuisine On Your Doorstep in Tel Aviv
One of the great things about spending your gap year with Aardvark in Israel is that you will get to meet people from across the world. Part of the fun is that you can learn about each other’s cultures and for many the best part of that is the food. If you are based in […]
Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv November 24, 2016
Shalom Parents! Another great week has come to an end.I hope you are ready for some of our great highlights of this week! On Sunday evening, the students gathered in their apartments to meet with their madrichim. The madrichim came with the next part of the puzzle of the array – “My Israeli Journey”. The activity […]