Jackie Golblum

Rosh HaNikra and the IDF By Max McCarran

By Jackie Golblum / Saturday, March 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Rosh HaNikra and the IDF By Max McCarran

Today we went to Rosh HaNikra, a beautiful stone cliff on the border between Lebanon and Israel filled with amazing sea grottoes. The grottoes – formed by rough waves and […]

Bar Mitzvah and Ghetto Fighters By Aidan Prouty

By Jackie Golblum / Thursday, March 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Bar Mitzvah and Ghetto Fighters By Aidan Prouty

Mazel tov, v’simcha tov, v’mazel tov! That’s how we started the morning: with joyous cheers during the Bar mitzvah service in the Children’s Village. In Judaism, a Bar mitzvah celebrates […]

Golan Heights and Chocolate By Wesley Riddle

By Jackie Golblum / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Golan Heights and Chocolate By Wesley Riddle

Today in Israel we started our day around 7:00 am, to the smell of Arjun’s wonderful scrambled eggs, as well as Mimi’s perfectly golden toast. We departed in the bus, […]

A Visit to Akko and a Druze Village By Emma Di Domenico

By Jackie Golblum / Tuesday, March 21, 2023 / Comments Off on A Visit to Akko and a Druze Village By Emma Di Domenico

Today we spent our day visiting the Druze Village, the Old City of Akko, and finally our Mishpactonims, all of which fully immersed us in the rich essence of Israeli […]

Beets and Sweet Potatoes By Sofia Shapira

By Jackie Golblum / Monday, March 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Beets and Sweet Potatoes By Sofia Shapira

We started the day off with going to Connected to the Soul to pack bags of beets and sweet potatoes for families in need. These bags of food will go […]

Our First Day – By Kate Lukaszewicz

By Jackie Golblum / Sunday, March 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Our First Day – By Kate Lukaszewicz

Travel days are long days, but we made the best of it with a commitment to fun and supporting each other. I’ve been impressed with our ten students for the […]

Israeli Cooking at the Forge – Emma Di Domenico

By Jackie Golblum / Friday, March 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Israeli Cooking at the Forge – Emma Di Domenico

On February 5th, all the participants of the Israel trip visited a restaurant in Pittsburgh called The Forge which is known for its authentic Israeli cuisine and Italian pizza! While […]

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