Author Archives: Jason Roston

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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Year Course Freezes for Gilad Shalit

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jason Roston

Throughout this past year, chanichim on all sections of Year Course have heard about Gilad Shalit through seminars, stories, lectures, by visiting the protest tent in Jerusalem, and simply by being present in Israeli society where the entire nation prays … Continue reading →

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FZY run the Jerusalem 10k, Half & Full Marathon

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jason Roston

Michael Einhorn blogs on running the full marathon to raise money for the Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fund After waking up at 04.30 in the morning, throwing bananas in my face to get some energy and a 1.5 hour bus ride … Continue reading →

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Ilana Grossmark blogs about volunteering for MDA

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jason Roston

This blog has been written by Ilana Grossmark about her volunteering semester in Bat Yam… I am currently volunteering in Bat Yam as a first aid responder with MDA.  Prior to my placement I was informed of the busy, long … Continue reading →

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FZY meets with the British Ambassador to Israel

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Jason Roston

Great Britain currently have their first Jewish ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould.  He is young and dynamic and was kind enough to invite the Year Coursers round to his residence for a reception.  Apart from serving fantastic food, he enthralled … Continue reading →

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Purim celebrations in Israel

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jason Roston

Purim is behind us and to absolutely no one’s surprise, it was a great time!  The FZY group celebrated by enjoying their community and surroundings and getting involved in a real Israel Purim.

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Manhigut learn how to be Tour Guides

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jason Roston

Year Course may be the most intense and long-term programme which FZY runs, however possibly the most well known is the one-month Israel Tour.  The Manhigut programme aims to train up the future leaders for FZY and the Jewish community … Continue reading →

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Running for Charity

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jason Roston

One of the values that we as a programme try to instill in the Year Coursers throughout the year is that of being charitable.  The group have taken this upon themselves and on Friday morning they are all participating in … Continue reading →

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FZY meet Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jason Roston

This year the FZY Year Coursers have had the opportunity to meet with some really interesting people.  A new semester has begun but this policy has not changed as the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth came to … Continue reading →

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The Final Semester Has Begun!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jason Roston

The changeover is complete!  As we speak, our chanichim have settled into their new homes and have taken care of the beginning logistics:  unpacking, inventory in their apartments, receiving their bus passes, and more.  It is an exciting time as they … Continue reading →

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