gap year in israel

World Cuisine On Your Doorstep in Tel Aviv

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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

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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 […]

Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv November 18, 2016

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Shalom Parents! The middle of November is here and its finally starting to feel like winter here. The skies are gray more often and the warm clothing is unpacked from the back of the closet. On Sunday, during our weekly apartment meeting, the madrichim brought crowns for each student. Inside each crown, we asked the […]

Exploring Old Jaffa

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If you’re spending your gap year with Aardvark in Tel Aviv you’ll have plenty of time to explore the old city of Jaffa and even if you are based in Jerusalem there should still be plenty of time to visit and discover its hidden delights. Jaffa is an ancient port city full of narrow stone […]

Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv November 10, 2016

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Tel Aviv November 10, 2016 Shalom Parents! Another great week on Aardvark is coming to an end, and as always, I have many experiences, pictures and stories to share. Find yourself a comfortable spot (couch is preferable) and we’ll be ready to start. On Sunday the students had their weekly apartment meetings. This time, “Spark […]

Finding the Latest Fashion in Tel Aviv

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Being a somewhat out the way country in the Middle East many will assume that Israel is behind the latest fashions of Europe and America. However, while the fashions in Israel may not always entirely match up with other parts of the world, there is certainly a vibrant scene for those interested in the world […]

The Top Spots for Bookworms in Tel Aviv

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While Tel Aviv is mainly known for its vibrant nightlife, its café and bar culture and its bustling beaches and streets, sometimes you may want to escape the crowds and settle down with a good book. Luckily, there are many places which offer the quiet and solitude needed while still allowing you to get out […]

Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv November 3, 2016

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Shalom Parents! On Monday evening, we all went to the MASA cultural event. It is a huge event taking place in the International Convention Center in Jerusalem – one of the biggest buildings in Jerusalem. The entire Masa community is invited to this event, International Israeli artists went on the stage and gave the students a […]

Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv October 13, 2016

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Shalom Parents, This week was a very special week due to Yom Kippur, as some of you know there is a different atmosphere in Israel than anywhere else in the world during Yom Kippur. Conversations about what is the best way to get past the fast are heard everywhere. Kids bother their parents about fixing the […]

Weekly Updates – Tel Aviv September 30, 2016

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Shalom Parents! Another great week is over and the holidays are just around the corner. If you’ll walk outside, you’ll see that the fall is starting to take his place here. It starting to get cold in the evening, each day is shorter than his previous one, winds dropping leaves on the ground etc. The […]