L’hitraot, not good-bye!
I have volunteered for the past four summers at ENOSH, a social club for English-speaking mental health club members. Some of the people...
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- Aug 5, 2019
- 3 min
Can Archival Work be Thrilling?
Jews suing Gentiles, Gentiles suing Jews. Robberies, thefts, a deal in stolen goods, a sudden accidental death and even a murder,...
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min
A Big Impression, A Wonderful Experience
I came to Israel this summer unsure, and to be honest, nervous, about what to expect of volunteering in Israel. How would I navigate to...
- May 14, 2019
- 3 min
A Purposeful Next Act
In the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, when the kibbutz movement was in full flower, foreigners wanting to help in Israel knew just what was...
- Mar 30, 2019
- 2 min
The Traveling Teacher
Lori shared snippets of her experience which she has allowed us to share on the Skilled Volunteers for Israel blog. February 4 I’d like...
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
Purim Volunteering
One of the coolest parts about Purim in Jerusalem is seeing people in costumes around town. What I didn’t expect was to be that person at...
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Fully Immersed in Israeli Society
When one has a few months one their hands with no children at home for the first time in years, there is an air of freedom that creeps...
- Dec 21, 2018
- 4 min
Connecting, Volunteering, Living
Having wanted to go to Israel for an extended period of time, doing so with Skilled Volunteers for Israel provided the framework for a...
- Dec 13, 2018
- 1 min
Perhaps Because…
Although each day’s activities were different for Debbie & I, the JOY was the same EVERY day. We’ve both worked in long-term care for...
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
Inside Exposure
I spent about two months in Israel. My volunteer stint involving tutoring English, both in a middle school in south Tel Aviv and to...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
We All Have Something to Learn
I had the unique opportunity to volunteer at the Learning Center in the Dr. Helena Kagan Youth Center this past summer. I helped...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
The Universal Language of Children
I arrived in Israel this past June very excited about the summer, but also incredibly uncertain about the adventure I was about to embark...
- Aug 9, 2018
- 1 min
Peace Camp in Jerusalem
This summer I participated in the Volunteer & Study track of the Conservative Yeshiva. Skilled Volunteers for Israel set up my volunteer...
- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Third Summer and Planning to Return
This is my third summer volunteering at ENOSH, a social club for English-speaking adults who are mental health consumers. In previous...
- Jul 26, 2018
- 1 min
In Israel, I am not Alone
The purpose of my trip was personal growth as a Jew, a member of the second generation of European Jews who lived through the Holocaust...
- Jul 15, 2018
- 1 min
An Immersion into Israel and More
I cannot believe that in a few more days my work at the Gan will come to an end. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect to become...
- Mar 13, 2018
- 2 min
Green Discoveries and Wonder in Jerusalem
Just arrived home from an awesome program in Israel. The program was a pilot project jointly run by Canadian Friends for Hebrew...
- Mar 13, 2018
- 2 min
Second Time Volunteer Experience
I needn’t have worried. The group jelled quickly with Merle Goldman, the Executive Director of Friends showing the way. Everyone was...
- Mar 5, 2018
- 1 min
Insider-Outsider and Still Learning
Gary Opolsky is participating in the Canadian Friends for Hebrew University program – Learn! Experience! Volunteer! Gary has a unique...
- Mar 5, 2018
- 3 min
A Peaceful Shabbat In Jerusalem
Ron Hoffman is participating in the joint program between Canadian Friends of Hebrew University and Skilled Volunteers for Israel. Ron...
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