Profile of an Israel Outdoors Alum – Environmental 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. Justin Sandler attended a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors in December of 2013, and shares with us his experiences running an environmental business. Thanks for sharing Justin! Where are…
Read MoreUpdate from Israel #Bus76
Shalom from Israel! It’s hard to believe that the group started off almost 24 hours ago at JFK airport where they met their group leaders Lauren Light and Shira Rothman. After a short delay in New York, the group made it to Tel Aviv around 1 pm Israel time (6 am our time). This group…
Read MoreUpdates From Israel #Bus281
Thanks to group leader Shosh Silberstein for sending the following update from Israel Outdoors Bus TL-32-281, Detroit Community Trip: WEDNESDAY, DAY 2 On Wednesday we went on a Banias hike in the Golan Heights. We had a great time hiking and checking out a gorgeous waterfall. We learned about Israel’s water system, and how a…
Read MoreUpdate From Israel #Bus132
Thank you to group leader Shoshana Akabas for sharing the following update from Israel Outdoors Bus 132: Dear Family and Friends, After a long day of traveling, we’ve arrived in Israel!! We spent time on our layover getting to know each other, finding out what we have in common, and learning each other’s names. We…
Read MoreSpotlight on Israel Outdoors Staff – DJ Style
When not staffing, veteran Israel Outdoors staffer Ariel Blum, aka DJ REL, enjoys DJ on the side. Last summer, DJ REL staffed a trip and then stayed in Israel and DJ’d at a number of places. While DJing at a club in Tel Aviv, a number of his participants who had extended came and enjoyed…
Read MoreRemembering the Holocaust
Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, alumna Alexandra B. talks about how her experience on a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past winter helped her connect with her ancestors who were victims of the Holocaust. I grew up knowing nothing about my Jewish ancestors, which was one of the main reasons I wanted to…
Read MoreLetter from a Future Staffer
Two weeks ago, a letter from 12 time veteran Israel Outdoors staffer Aviva Klompas was published in the Jerusalem Post. Avi A. was a participant on Aviva’s most recent trip and sent us the following letter as a response. Thanks for sharing Avi! To whom it may concern. Aviva Klompas, one of our staff members…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Somewhere I Never Expected to Be
Ilana W. traveled on a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors in January of 2014. Ilana wrote the following blog post reflecting on her trip to mark her one year anniversary of her trip. Thanks for sharing Ilana! I wasn’t going to let the month slip away without recognizing that January 2015 marks the…
Read MoreLetter from an Israel Outdoors Staffer to Her Alumni
Aviva Klompas is a 12 time veteran staffer with Israel Outdoors! Today, the following letter written by Aviva to her trip alumni, was published in the Jerusalem Post. Dear Birthright alum, I recently returned from staffing my twelfth Birthright trip. I know, I know, I always say that your trip is the last trip, but…
Read MoreProfile of an Israel Outdoors Alum – Comedy Edition
Here at Israel Outdoors we are always interested in finding out more about our participants and learning about the interesting things that they do. Jackson B. was just on a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors in December, and tells us about raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association with Hilarity for Charity. Thanks for…
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