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Pushing Limits during Week of Gadna
On Sunday my group was dropped off at an IDF (Israeli Defense Force) base in the middle of the Negev desert. Upon arrival at the base a commander in full uniform with an M16 ordered us off the bus. We were instructed to run and make a “het” (the shape of the hebrew letter which looks like a 3 sided square).
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Parents’ Pilgrimage: A Letter from a Fall 2016 Parent
Gary Wolinetz, the father of Fall 2016 student Steven Wolinetz recently returned from the Parent's Pilgrimage and wrote the following letter about the experience:
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Tiyul to Sataf National Park
Maxim Sparks, a Fall 2016 student, is a sophomore from Napa, California. He is a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, is a participant in NFTY-CWR, and has been a camper at Camp Newman.
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31 Teens Arrive in Israel as the 2016 Fall Semester Begins
Paul Reichenbach is the Director of Camping and Israel Programs for the Union for Reform Judaism.
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Your Incredible Journey to Israel Awaits
You’ve already taken the biggest step in the process, made what will most likely be one of the best decisions of your life, and decided to embark on such an incredible journey of independence, leadership, and religious and cultural discovery.
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Spring 2017 Registration Update
Registration for NFTY-EIE’s Spring 2017 semester is running at a tremendous pace. Over 40 students have already registered, which is nearly double what we had this time last year. As usual, the Spring 2017 semester is shaping up to be a very diverse group.
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Fall 2016 Registration Update
We are thrilled to announce that registration for NFTY-EIE’s Fall 2016 semester is running strong. Thirty-three students have already registered, up over 10% from this time last year. This is a very diverse group.
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10 Great Reasons to Study on NFTY-EIE High School in Israel
What makes NFTY-EIE High School in Israel such an amazing program? Here are ten great reasons why!
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The Amazing Book Report Project!
For the past 5 years at EIE, the students in my Jewish history class have participated in a comprehensive book report project. Each student has chosen a book from my own library that I read once and inspired me in some way.
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Spring 2016 Photo Contest Winner: Perseverance
Rachel Adams, of Thornhill, Ontario, was the winner of the Spring 2016 Photo Contest. Here, she describes the inspiration for her winning photo.
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