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    • An Early Morning with Women of the Wall

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      It was a Friday morning at 7:00 AM in the Old City of Jerusalem. The winding alleyways were slowly beginning to stir as the shopkeepers prepared for the last few hours of business before Shabbat arrived. Outside the walls surrounding the ancient city center, downtown Jerusalem was just starting to wake up.


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      Phoebe Melchiskey’s Four Months at Heller High

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      Fall '16 alum Phoebe created an amazing video that captured some of the most memorable moments from her semester at Heller High.


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    • Time Flies: A Blog Post by Shaina Morrel

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      Shaina Morrel, a Spring '17 student reflected on the lessons she picked up from Heller High and shared how she plans to stay involved in the Jewish community and how she will stay connected to Israel.


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    • Spring 2017 Photo Contest Winners

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      URJ Heller High ran the Spring Photo Contest several weeks ago and received some great photos taken during the spring semester. The contest winners, Eden, Shaina and Marlo break down their inspiration for the photos in our blog.


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    • 5 Ways I Am Changed for the Better Because of Heller High

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      Fall 2016 alum Lauren Carrier lists five reasons why attending URJ Heller High changed her for the better!


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    • Finding my Jewish and Personal Identity in Israel

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      Spring '17 student Abby Silk explains how Heller High helped her find her Jewish identity as well as personal identity and why Shira's Jewish History class was so impactful.


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    • Amazing Reflections from Spring 2017 Students

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      Heller High impacts our students in many different ways, from challenging them to be more independent, creating a connection to Israel, learning more about their Jewish identity to learning new study habits and immersing them in Jewish history in the Jewish homeland.


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    • Nachlaot: One of Jerusalem’s Hidden Gems

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      Several weeks ago, the students spent some time in Nachlaot, a culturally diverse neighborhood comprised of 32 small neighborhoods. Ellie discussed her experience at the sitting at the strawberry garden as well as having to speak Hebrew to the merchants at the shuk.


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    • The Great Independence War & The Formation of the Jewish State

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      For the Independence Tiyul, our class was given the opportunity to visit the Israeli tank museum, Yad LaShiryon Latrun. At the museum, we learned about the great Independence war, visited the memorial wall, and had a chance to talk with a real Israeli Tank corps Alumni - our very own madricha - Neta!


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    • The Accomplishments of URJ Heller High

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      Sixty-two teens who came from 17 different states and provinces and over 40 congregations are returning to their hometowns across North America. They will return to their families, friends and congregations bursting with excitement and a desire to share their experiences with anyone who will listen.


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