Updates from Israel
Update from Israel #Bus127 – Letter from Israeli Participant
We wanted to share with you an update from Israel Outdoors Bus 127 as they continue their incredible 10 day journey in Israel! They really enjoyed their first week, exploring the Negev desert, Tel Aviv, and then Jerusalem. Here is a special update from Israel, written by one of the group’s Israeli peer participants: My…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus127
Below is an update from the group, written by participant Jewel M: Day 1- Arriving in Israel We met two of our group leaders Eviatar and Becca at JFK airport. We all made it through tight security safe and sound, and after the long 10 hour flight we arrived in Israel at 5 pm on Sunday.…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus10
Thank you to the trip leaders from Israel Outdoors Bus10 for sharing! We had a safe and uneventful trip to Israel and are on our way to our hotel in Tiberias. We already have a count-off down pat, the Israel tour guide Jonathan was very impressed. Looking forward to rafting on the Jordan River tomorrow!
Read MoreWhy I Went on Birthright
Alana Taub recently returned from a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and Rutgers Hillel. She shared her experience with Rutgers Hillel. Thanks Rutgers Hillel for sharing! Recently I returned from a 10 day experience that was in simple words… life-changing-ly awesome. Israelis call the Birthright experience Taglit, which is Hebrew for “discover”. This…
Read MoreProfile of an Israel Outdoors Alum – Aviator Style
Here at Israel Outdoors we are always interested in finding out more about our participants and learning about the interesting things that they do. Zachary Bluestein participated in a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors earlier this summer and tells us about his aviation hobby. Thanks for sharing Zachary! Where are you from? I…
Read MoreAround the World with One Bag
Preparing for your upcoming Israel Outdoors trip this winter? Don’t know what to expect? Israel Outdoors alumni Ezra is currently traveling the world, having used his Israel Outdoors trip has a jumping off point. In his blog, he writes all about the trip, what to expect, etc. I am not religious. I had a Bar…
Read MoreLive Trip Updates- August 15, 2014
Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-420 and TL-30-422: These groups left Israel late last night/early this morning. Lehitraot! TL-30-421: This group began the day exploring the Old City of Jerusalem. They visited the Kotel, where they had time for personal…
Read MoreProfile of an Israel Outdoors Alumn – US Olympic Hopeful Style
Here at Israel Outdoors we are always interested in finding out more about our participants and learning about the interesting things that they do. Nicole Dinion. was just on a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past December, and shares with us her experiences as a member of the US Rowing Team…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote – Photo Caption Contest Edition
Election day has come and past but we still have one more important issue for you to vote on! Who should win the Israel Outdoors photo caption contest? Please vote by no later then 12noon EST on Friday, November 8th. Who should win the Israel Outdoors photo caption contest?
Read MoreA Night of Getting Together and Giving
On Wednesday, October 9th, CUNY (City University of New York) hosted a reunion for CUNY Israel Outdoors alumni. Check out the following recount from longtime staffer and Director of Jewish Life at Hunter Hillel, Sam Schechter. We held our reunion at the Birthright Israel NEXT/Jewish Enrichment Center (www.jeconline.com) space in Manhattan last Wednesday the 9th.…
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