Monthly Archives: October 2011

Simchat Torah in Tsfat by Cari Dienstman

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

This past Simchat Torah was hands down the best Simchat Torah I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. Our celebrations started off snorkeling for a rare snail found in the Mediterranean Sea. This snail has been used for thousands … Continue reading →

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Some Sukkot Stories

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

–Ari Lazarow I was a beach bum for the whole sukkot weekend. After being too lazy to bike around the kineret, I wondered around Tiberias with Simon Fink (another section oner).  Later that day we went to Haifa and spent … Continue reading →

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At the Gilad Shalit tent: history in the making by Jason Roston (Madrich for Section 1)

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jason Roston

History was never my favourite subject at school. I never hated it, but when my teachers used to enthusiastically say “history happens around us all the time” I never really understood what they meant. History happens? History is history, it’s … Continue reading →

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Soccer, Shalit and Snoring: My FZY Year Course Experience by Josh Goodman

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

For many people, the thought of spending a year away from home, away from friends and family and without the chance to see most of them for months, would be a daunting prospect. For many, the idea of participating in … Continue reading →

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A Wedding Experience By Catie Stewart

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

“Is this your first religious wedding?” asked the woman standing next to us. She was dressed head to toe in beautiful black lace, and her head was covered by a glossy brunette wig. She looked about 30 and had a … Continue reading →

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