The Uniqueness of Israel

The Uniqueness of Israel Seeing Jerusalem from the Rooftops Jerusalem is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful cities. As you explore the streets of both the new and old city you will come across countless stunning buildings, greenery and lovely views....

The Uniqueness of Israel Yemin Moshe – One of Jerusalem’s Hidden Treasures Hidden right in the centre of Jerusalem is Yemin Moshe, one of the most beautiful and peaceful neighbourhoods in the entire city. The neighbourhood was built in the 1890’s by Moses Montefiore...

The Uniqueness of Israel Jerusalem’s First Train Station Jerusalem’s First Train Station is a historic location that doubles up as a fantastic place for an afternoon or evening out. Amazingly, having opened in 1892, the train station remained in operation until the...

The Uniqueness of Israel Tasting Experiences At Israel’s Kibbutzim Many of Israel’s kibbutzim are well known and during your gap year you are likely to visit at least one. The vast majority of kibbutzim have something worth visiting for, whether it is a historical...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Unique Street Art of Machane Yehuda   While during the week the streets of the Machane Yehuda market are packed with shoppers and sellers by day and restaurants and bars by night, on Saturdays the place is empty and silent with the...

The Uniqueness of Israel   The Unique Experience of Lag B'omer on Mount Meron Lag B’Omer is the thirty-third day of the Omer, the seven week period which marks the 50 days between the Jews leaving Egypt and the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. During the Omer...

The Uniqueness of Israel Tekhelet – Have They Found The Real Thing? Tekhelet is a blue dye that is mentioned frequently throughout the Torah (Old Testament). It was used in the creation of the Cohen HaGadol’s (High Priest’s) clothing, creating the tapestries in the...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Israeli Army’s Code of Ethics One of the first things a soldier learns when beginning basic training in the Israeli Army is Ruach Tzahal or the Spirit of the IDF. This is a short document which represents the IDF’s code of ethics and all...

The Uniqueness of Israel Israeli sporting triumphs While Israel may not be best known for its sporting achievements there is actually a large amount of sporting activity in the county and a fair amount of success. For instance at the 2015 European Games Israel brought...

The Uniqueness of Israel How to Avoid “The Freshman 15” – Staying Fit in Israel It is extremely normal for people to gain a bit of unwanted weight when they leave home for the first time and find themselves solely in charge of their meals. However, many people want to...

The Uniqueness of Israel Israeli Slang When you come to Israel for your gap year with Aardvark you will spend time in Ulpan (language school) and improve your Hebrew skills over the course of the year. However, to make you feel more at home from the beginning it is...

The Uniqueness of Israel How Israel helped Nepal after the earthquake In April 2015 an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit Nepal and caused widespread devastation. Just a couple of weeks later the country was hit by a second earthquake measuring 7.3 on...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Top Restaurants to Visit in Israel Israel has become somewhat of a Mecca for food lovers. The country is littered with top quality restaurants which cater for every taste. No matter what your budget or the type of food youre after it is...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Best Bakeries in Israel Soon after you arrive in Israel for you gap year with Aardvark you will notice that Israelis love to eat. Israel is a country that is hugely passionate about food and this extends to pretty much every kind of food...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Best Places to Spend Shabbat During your gap year with Aardvark Israel there will be a number of weekends where you are free to do as you please and for many this will be a great opportunity to see more of the country or just get away from...

The Uniqueness of Israel The Best Places to Drink Coffee in Tel Aviv If you have chosen to spend your gap year with Aardvark in Tel Aviv, or even if you are based in Jerusalem and are visiting Tel Aviv, there are sure to be times when you are after a cup of coffee....

The Uniqueness of Israel Top 5 Israeli Expressions During your gap year with Aardvark you are guaranteed to learn a lot of Hebrew and vastly improve your language skills. While you will learn Hebrew in a formal manner in Ulpan, there are some phrases and expressions...

The Uniqueness of Israel Katamonim – Jerusalem’s Up and Coming NeighbourhoodThose that spend their gap year with Aardvark Israel in Jerusalem will be living in the neighbourhood of Katamonim. The neighbourhood is located in the southwestern section of Jerusalem in...

The Uniqueness of Israel Helping Others On Your Gap Year – The Nepal Cultural ExchangeWhile Aardvark Israel does everything to ensure that you have a fantastic time on your gap year, as an organization we also work towards helping others who are less fortunate and...

The Uniqueness of Israel Israel – The Start-up Nation Over the last decade or so Israel has developed a worldwide reputation as a start-up nation. In other words, a country which has a huge number of newly established technological companies and is at the forefront of...

The Uniqueness of Israel Living in Tel Aviv’s Florentin Neighbourhood If you choose to spend your gap year with Aardvark Israel in Tel Aviv you will be living in the Florentin neighbourhood. Located in the south of Tel Aviv, over the past couple of decades Florentin...

The Uniqueness of Israel 5 Places to Travel on Your Free Weekend in Israel While on your gap year with Aardvark Israel you will see a huge amount of the country and get to go on many exciting trips. However, we won’t fill up all of your time so that there will be some...

The Uniqueness of Israel Klal Yisrael – Nice Concept, Now See it in Action! First of all, for those not familiar with the phrase Klal Yisrael, it is a Yiddish expression which has been in use for centuries. Initially it was used as a way of referring to all the...

The Uniqueness of Israel Why Does China Look Up to Israel? Israel may not be known for having the best foreign relations and reputation around the world. However, there are certainly many countries that genuinely look up to Israel and appreciate the huge amount that...

The Uniqueness of Israel 5 Classic Israeli Dishes to Make in Your Apartment While spending your gap year in Israel there is no doubt that you will frequently enjoy the massive amount of delicious street food that can be found right across the country: falafel,...

The Uniqueness of Israel How to Dress for Your Internship As part of your time with Aardvark Israel you will have the chance to choose from a huge range of volunteer programs and internships. These are a great way of gaining some experience in a field that you are...

The Uniqueness of Israel Meetings The Last Jews of Ethiopia If you choose to spend your gap year with Aardvark Israel there are a number of programs to choose from. One of which is the International Program. The program will take you to eight different countries and...

The Uniqueness of Israel Living with Jews from Across the World Most of you will have grown up with some connection to your local Jewish community, whether it’s through school, synagogue, youth groups or anything else. While this can lead to some great experiences in...

The Uniqueness of Israel Off the beaten track in Israel Many of you will have been to Israel in the past and visited a number of tourist sites such as the Old City in Jerusalem, the Knesset, the beaches along the coast, the standard museums such as the Israel Museum...

The Uniqueness of Israel Why Should I Take a Gap Year in Israel? You’re about to finish school and have a whole year to do what you want with. There will be multiple options in front of you and Israel is sure to be just one of many. The question then becomes, why...

The Uniqueness of Israel Tel Aviv or Jerusalem – Where Should I Spend My Gap Year in Israel? Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are certainly the two focal points of modern Israel and despite the fact that they are just a 50 minute drive from each other you will struggle to find...