Experiencing Israel

Photo of a group of teens in the Yallah Israel trip

Journey from Poland to Israel

Raya Seidman

July 31, 2024

When I was 15 years old, I was a participant in Heller High (EIE at that time) and journeyed to Poland and Israel with my group. Twelve years later, I can confirm that this experience shaped my identity and is a memory I carry close to my heart.

Israel

Why This Summer is Different

Eitan Klieger

June 26, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Israel. I've been fascinated by that small country with such rich meaning and history.

an image of 5 kids standing by a fruit stand in a market in Israel

Experiencing Israel

Top Eight Israeli Summer Treats

Ellie Rudee

July 13, 2023

It's the height of summer in Israel. On a blistering summer day like today, there's nothing better than enjoying a refreshing treat to cool you down. Here are some of my all-time favorite Israeli popsicles, drinks, and treats.

an image of a group of students who participated in Project Understanding

Israel

What We Gain From Interfaith Dialogue: Project Understanding

Lauren Chizner

April 26, 2023

What happens when you take six Jewish teens and six Catholic teens to Israel? This was the very question that Roger Tilles and the late Fr. Tom Hartman hoped to answer in 1988 when they organized Project Understanding.

A view of Jerusalem and the Western Wall

Israel Programs

Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel

Rabbi Loren Sykes

March 16, 2023

Heller High aims to build deep, lasting relationships between North American Jewish teens and Israel, developing the next generation of Reform Jewish Zionists. The Heller High program gives students the opportunity to learn from and get to know different groups of Israelis.