Israel Travel

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

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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.

Woman standing on a balcony overlooking the Western Wall and Jerusalem

18 Tourist Destinations in Israel: A Guide for Travelers

If you’ll be in Israel this summer, consider adding some of these cultural, religious, historical, and natural sites to your itinerary.

Experiencing Israel

Israel is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Learn about experiential programs and all that Israel has to offer.

Arts, Culture & Travel

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

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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.