

What is the meaning of the name "Hannukah"?
With the festival of lights starting tonight, Israelis and Jews all over the world will be dusting off their Menorot, buying jam-filled...


Trump Acknowledges Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
This week President Donald Trump announced his intention to formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and work towards moving the...


This is the City You Get to Call Home
This is your grocery store (Mahane Yehuda Shuk) which is just a short lightrail ride away. You can get ANYTHING here for super cheap! Ben...

A Little Taste of my Jewish Journey
I challenge all of you to think back to the first time you landed in Israel. Maybe you were a child, maybe you were on Birthright or some...


How a Semester Abroad in Israel is Really a Semester at Home
I am, and always have been, very sensitive to change. When preparing to study abroad, I tried to brace myself for the culture shock of...


How I knew Israel was the Best Place to Study Abroad
​ When I was deciding where to study abroad I knew that I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture and language. I thought living...


How to balance studying abroad in Israel and travelling Europe (on a budget)
Travelling is a way to jump out of your comfort zone, experience different cultures, and is a way to learn more about yourself and the...

12 Most Useful Apps for Living in Israel
Understanding Israel 1. Google Translate (Apple/Android) The best way to help you with your Hebrew in Israeli grocery stores and to make...

Study Abroad Increases Your Job Marketability
What would you say if I told you that studying abroad increases your chances of getting a job? That’s right, no pulling strings here!...


8 Things To Do in Tzfat
1. Musical, Mystical Tour of Tfzat - Meditation in ancient caves - Touring the Old City, while learning Cerleback stories, and singing...