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

Chris Harrison

September 14, 2020

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

COVID-19

In the Streets of Israel: Why Israelis Have Been Protesting

Joshua Scharff

August 11, 2020

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.

Heller High

4 Ways a Semester in Israel Prepared My Daughter for Life

Sara B. Charney

May 14, 2019

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

Experiencing Israel

New Beginnings and Old: First Reflections upon Visiting Israel

Uri M. Feinberg

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.

Experiencing Israel

10 Must-See Jewish Sites to Visit in Israel

Noam Matas

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.