10 Fun Facts about the Spring 2019 Madrichim

Spring 2019 departs in just a few days, and our staff in Israel are hard at work getting ready for the arrival of our newest students. Six of those staff are our wonderful  Madrichim (counselors)–Nitzan, Mili, and Omri. Our Heller High Madrichim play a crucial role in...

Jew is Right? (Part 2 of 2)

This is the second of two posts about Fall 2018’s experience engaging with speakers representing different approaches to Jewish life. Read part one. by Talia R., Cincinnati, OH The Reform Community After hearing from Rabbi Yehoshua, we met Rabbi Noa, a Reform...

Jew Is Right? (Part One of Two)

This is part one of two posts about Fall 2018’s experience engaging with speakers representing different approaches to Jewish life. Read part two. by Talia R., Cincinnati, OH With the promise of breakfast in the Zula (student lounge) due to Israel’s...

Inside and Outside the Hebrew Classroom With Sima

By Jon Ramsay 10/23/18 This blog post is part of a featured series by writer Jon Ramsay, friend of URJ Heller High. This series was written during a ten-day trip alongside the students of the Fall 2018 semester.  As part of a Heller High education, every student takes...

Outside the Classroom With Evan and David

By Jon Ramsay 10/21/2018 This blog post is part of a featured series by writer Jon Ramsay, friend of URJ Heller High. This series was written during a ten-day trip alongside the students of the Fall 2018 semester.  In Judaism, tombs are lessons and graves are meant to...