Weekly Updates – October 20th
Shalom Parents and Students! Here we meet again! Our students are officially back into routine and are got back to their internships, volunteering and classes. This time, we are going to give you a sneak pick of one of our unique add-ons – Selah, our Jewish Enrichment Track. Ready to go? Scroll down to read […]
Weekly Updates – October 16th
Shalom Parents and Students! Last week was another exciting week in our program, where our students celebrated both Sukkot, and a few more exciting moments, as part of their time here in Israel; our students Deji, Lily, Hannah, Alexa, Galia and Elias from Levontin community took advantage of the holiday break to explore Israel by […]
Weekly Updates – October 6th
Shalom Parents and Students! This week was very special, as our students observed Yom Kippur in Israel. The silent streets, with almost no cars on the roads, and the feeling of serenity in the air is something very hard to describe. Many of our students fasted and went to synagogue for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, […]
Weekly Updates – Shana Tova from Aardvark Israel!
Shalom, everyone! On behalf of the Aardvark Israel staff, we wanted to wish you all a Shana Tova Umetuka! May this year be a successful, fruitful year. May this year be healthier, happier, full of joy and good deeds. Our students wanted to share their Shana Tova messages as well; click on the image to […]
Weekly Updates – September 22, 2022
Shalom Parents and Students! This week was busier than usual, as all of our communities went on their first overnight seminar in Kibbutz Ketura! Founded in 1973, Ketura is a pluralistic kibbutz, with both an observant and a secular population, only 40 minutes from Eilat. It is highly focused on renewable energies, and the kibbutz […]
Weekly Updates – September 15, 2022
Shalom parents and students! Our students are getting to know Israel on foot, taking advantage of Israel’s never-ending summer. They traveled to Israel’s most beautiful springs, the familiar ones, and the less familiar ones, even some that most Israelis don’t even know 🙃 Scroll down to see what they have been up to this week! […]
Weekly Updates – September 8, 2022
Shalom parents and students! Our new arrivals are already becoming familiar with their surroundings and are getting to know each other better. This week’s activities promoted bonding within our communities, where they participated in a communal ODT (outdoor training). This week we also began our “Faces of Israel” evening activity which is designed to expose […]
Exploring Jerusalem’s Modern Art Scene
Jerusalem is famous for its history, but it is also home to a thriving modern art scene. While many visitors to the city will stop by the Israel Museum, there is in fact much more to see. If you are a fan of modern art, then be sure to make the time for some of […]
Hiking Trails on the Golan Heights
If you enjoy hiking, then Israel offers countless possibilities. There are hikes to suit every taste, from the Negev in the south to the Golan Heights in the north. If you are interested in hiking through greenery while exploring streams and waterfalls, then the Golan is probably the place for you. For example, you could […]
Weekly Updates – September 1, 2022
Shalom, parents and students! It’s the first week of the semester, and the students have been settling into their apartments and getting to know the neighborhood. Along with several orientation sessions, our students went to Shuk Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market to try out the local food, because really, how can […]