Experiencing Israel

Matt Adler smiles at the camera while wearing backpack and taking a selfie in front of an Israeli desert setting

Building Bridges Through Language and Culture: A Gay Jew Discovers Israel in Arabic

By

Chris Harrison

Matt Adler, who speaks eight languages, detailed his experiences living in Israel in his new book. We spoke to him about his life in Israel and how his intersecting identities impacted his time there.

A few Israeli flags on flagpoles against a blue sky background

In the Streets of Israel: Why Israelis Have Been Protesting

By

Joshua Scharff

The protest movement, whose roots can be traced back to the original shutdown, has grown week over week. What began as several hundred people has swelled to more than 10,000 a few weeks ago.

A group of Heller High students, including the author's daughter in the front row all the way to the left

4 Ways a Semester in Israel Prepared My Daughter for Life

By

Sara B. Charney

URJ Heller High integrates academic, social, and emotional learning, powerfully transforming teens’ Jewish identities. Learn how it prepared my daughter for her future.

New Beginnings and Old: First Reflections upon Visiting Israel

Standing at the southern overview of Jerusalem, I have said these words countless times, having had the privilege to join countless travelers to Israel on their journey of a lifetime.

10 Must-See Jewish Sites to Visit in Israel

You could spend months in Israel and still feel like you need more time! This list of the 10 essential Jewish sites to visit will help those who have only a week or two in Israel.