Israel Outdoors in the News
Israel Outdoors, as Told by Israelis
Every Israel Outdoors trip is joined by five to eight Israelis who travel with the group for 5 days. This program is known as the mifgash program and is by far, hands down, without question, the best part of the trip. Veteran staffer Aaron Herman interviewed the Israelis who joined his group and asked them…
Read MoreIsrael Outdoors Goes International
This past June, 20 North Americans and 20 Argentinians participated in the first ever international Taglit-Birthright experience with Israel Outdoors. The idea to have Argentinians and North Americans explore Israel together was first conceived by Shira Kaiserman. Shira worked with the JCC Manhattan, Birthright NEXT and Israel Outdoors to create this unique experience. The trip…
Read MoreStudent Perspective on Israel Outdoors With CUNY Hillels
We’re in the news! Alumna Em Riveles shared her experiences on Israel Outdoors trip TL-27-59 with Queens College Hillel’s Tribe Magazine. While Em attended an Israel Outdoors trip with the City University of New York (CUNY) Hillels, the description of her experiences could be that of any participant in California, Missouri or Indiana. Read more!…
Read MoreMember of Israel Outdoors Team Joins Knesset
Israel Outdoors would like to congratulate General Elazar Stern on his recent election to the Knesset – Israel’s parliament. Elazar Stern is a member of our Board of Directors and is actively involved in program education for Israel Outdoors. Elazar began his IDF career as a paratrooper, rising to the rank of General in charge…
Read MoreIsrael Outdoors Participant Meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres
H/T to TL-26-524 participant Arielle Zuckerberg (where have I heard that name before?) who met with Israeli President Shimon Peres while on her Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this summer. As if meeting the beloved President (and former Prime Minister) wasn’t cool enough, Arielle learned on her trip that her social media marketing company…
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