By Sylvie Moscovitz As an American studying abroad in a country in which a language other than my own is spoken, I saw this semester as a fascinating opportunity to immerse myself in a unique cultural environment. A semester in Israel is a chance to learn from teachers, friends, and from my surroundings, especially when […]
By Aviva Dollin Upon arrival to Tel Aviv I was not sure what to expect. The opening conference was a whirl-wind of small talk, programs, and jet lag. Between meeting people, learning how to be good Jewish leaders, and maneuvering the halls of the Dan Casarea and the streets of Tel Aviv, we had an […]
By Harris Mevorah A few weeks ago, we visited Zichron Yaakov to tour the grounds where the first Aliyah took place. Although on this rainy day the town seemed a tad dreary, its rich history allowed for us as a cohort to fully understand the implications of the area. Nearly a century and a half […]
By Sophie Gordon On Friday night , I along with two of my fellow cohorts, Micah and Hannah, had the privilege to lead the Friday night Jewish text study. After much thought, we decided on the topic of opposition to leadership. It seemed only fitting as a group of aspiring, young Jewish leaders to introduce […]
By Daphne Logan To visit the grave of a famous Israeli, to hear about their contribution to the nation, to hear a song that they wrote—it’s a familiar experience to me, and something I’ve done with other organized trips to Israel. During our opening conference of Nachshon, we visited Trumpeldor Cemetery in Tel Aviv, and […]
By Marilyn Gladstein There were many programs and conversations that took place during the Opening Conference of the Nachshon Project that will have an ever-lasting impact on the way I live my life. The conversation that was the most powerful to me and still stands out in my mind was the discussion my group had […]
By Max Silverstone On January 21st, during our opening conference, Cohort 4 spent a day in Tel-Aviv, learning about the city, its history, and its culture, with a focus on the the identities of the people there. Our day started off in the Old City of Jaffa, where we sat on steps that overlooked the […]
By Adina Samuels During the opening conference in Caesarea, we were privileged to hear from Sarah Tuttle-Singer, journalist and Media Editor at the Times of Israel. She articulated the necessity of writing authentically. She stressed that each of us have a story worth telling, from which others can learn and empathize. She described her aliyah […]
By Nathan Schachter Already in our first week in Jerusalem, we have become immersed in university, city, and Nachshon life. A new initiative this semester is an added Beit Midrash learning session every Tuesday at Pardes. While each fellow has the opportunity to choose one of four specific classes to join, we also have the […]
By Dan Epstein During the Opening Conference, we met with a number of Startup companies, with the goal of learning about the process of creating a mission statement and what goes into building up a successful company around that vision. We learned about writing a mission statement that is relevant and attainable, how to deal […]
