Posts by Batya
Spotlight on Israel Outdoors Alum – Maccabiah Style
Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Rachel B. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past fall. She also represented the US as a gymnast in the Maccabbiah Games. Where are you from? I grew up and currently live in Orlando, Florida.…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus243
Thanks to the trip leaders of Israel Outdoors Group 243 for this update from Israel! Bus 243 has continued to have an amazing trip and we can’t believe our time in Israel is almost over! This is a fantastic group of young adults, full of curiosity and kindness. They’ve created an amazing bond with one…
Read MoreDancing their Way Through Israel
Check out #Bus232 #BuBirthright dancing their way through Israel. Thanks to the group leaders for sharing!
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus11
Thanks to the group leaders on Israel Outdoors Bus 11 for sharing the following update! Birthright sends hundreds of groups each season, but the moment Bus 11 came together, we knew they were special. After a jam packed day of logistics, travel, and group bonding, Bus 11 arrived excited and ready to explore Israel. We…
Read MoreSpotlight on an Israel Outdoors Alum – Disney Style
Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Matt F. participated in a Birthright trip with Israel Outdoors this past fall. He’s an engineer at the greatest place on earth! Where are you from? Tough question to answer. I was born in New York, then moved to Vermont…
Read MoreHighlight on Bedouin Camping Experience
Want to know more about the sites you’ll visit? From time to time we like to highlight some of the fantastic sites you will see. See the following quotes from our Israel Outdoors participants. I really loved the Bedoiun tent experience. I really enjoyed spending the night together as a big group under the…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus112
Below is a great photo update from the group leaders of Israel Outdoors Bus 112. Thanks for sharing! Bus 112 arrived in Israel on Monday night. We received a warm welcome from our 8 Israeli peers who are traveling with us. Bus 112 at the Gadot Lookout in the Golan Heights Shabi the guide showing…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus128
Thank you Bus 128 for sharing. Sounds like you are having a great trip! We can’t believe we only have two full days left in Israel. We have climbed Masada, floated in the Dead Sea, slept in a Bedouin tent, ridden camels, hiked in Ein Ovdat (a desert nature reserve), tasted various vegetables at Shvil Hasalat…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus82 #BUBirthright
Thank you to Bus 82 for sharing their experiences in Israel! For more updates from this trip follow their trip blog. Shalom from Israel! Kaitlyn Cyprian is reporting on Bus 82’s second day of the Birthright trip (it was my birthday afterall!). Day one was a lot of waiting, waiting and waiting – and sleep.…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus227
Thank you Bus 227 trip leaders for sharing this update from Israel! Shalom from Bus 227!! Wow, we never want to leave this group of 46 amazing people (including our new Israeli family) and Israel. We have been having nonstop fun these past few days. Here’s some of the awesome things we have done; woke…
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