Created in the Image of G-d
מוגבל, in Hebrew, means limited. The individuals who live at Israel Elwyn are labeled by this term. But, they are not defined by this...
- Jul 5, 2015
- 3 min
Elementary School Experience
I have been very privileged to have been afforded a placement at the Givat Gonen Elementary School, in the Katamonim neighbourhood of...
- Jul 5, 2015
- 3 min
To Be Part of the Land
When I planned a sabbatical in Israel, I was looking for a break from my real life. But I also wanted to do something in Israel that...
- May 31, 2015
- 1 min
Volunteering at the Macro Level
I am so grateful to Skilled Volunteers for connecting me with ORAM International. Terry and Marla worked with me to find a placement that...
- May 14, 2015
- 2 min
Todah Rabah Yerucham
Yerucham, In the Negev, Israel May 13, 2015 Today was a tour of the Negev. Like the rest of the Middle East, the Negev is a complex...
- May 13, 2015
- 2 min
It’s About Learning and Sharing
Volunteer in the Negev participant, Lynne Elster, writes about her full day of activities, feedback, learning. May 11, 2015 Today, we met...
- May 13, 2015
- 2 min
Russians, Bedouins, Young and Old
Zev and Alla Fayngold have spent much of their volunteer time in Yerucham interviewing Russian residents of the town and capturing their...
- May 13, 2015
- 3 min
Topping the Best
Yerucham, Israel May 12, 2015 Last night I went to bed with a smile on my face as I experienced the Simcha of a new Torah and the sounds...
- May 13, 2015
- 3 min
Feeling at home in Yerucham
Yerucham, Israel May 11, 2015 How does one bring a smile to a dower grumpy accountant’s punim (face)? Have a day packed with smiling...
- May 11, 2015
- 1 min
Yom SheShe – Friday
From Howard Schneider Friday, May 8, 2015 Yom ha sheshe, or Friday and we are up at the crack of dawn to help tag birds. Dan Sapir and...
- May 11, 2015
- 4 min
Reliving History, Making New History- 4 Day Synopsis
May 10, 2015 Zev and Alla Fayngold are continuing their work to interview Russians in Yerucham and record their stories. We had...
- May 7, 2015
- 1 min
BeerSheba-From the Desert like a Flower
Wednesday 7 May, 2015 Zev and Alla Fayngold took Wednesday morning off to visit with old friends in Beer Sheba. This morning we traveled...
- May 7, 2015
- 1 min
Multi-culturalism in Yerucham
Jackie and Joe Koptowsky write about Tuesday, 5 May – filled with many multicultural experiences. On Tuesday we volunteered in a...
- May 6, 2015
- 2 min
Volunteering: Purpose for Being Here
How can I sing the praises of this organization? Before I came to Israel, they helped me get ready to come. They were obviously sincerely...
- May 6, 2015
- 1 min
The sweet voices of Jewish children…
There is nothing sweeter than the sound of Jewish Children singing. Tonight is Lag B’Omer and hopefully Rabbi Kula will tell me about its...
- May 6, 2015
- 2 min
Cinco de Mayo Israel Style
Yerucham, Israel, May 5, 2015 (please revisit this post for photos to be added soon!) Cinco de Mayo and we were the guests of the...
- May 6, 2015
- 4 min
Where Russians from Miami Meet Russians from Yerucham
The following posts capture the unique and amazing experiences of Zev and Alla Fayngold, Miami residents who are participating in the...
- May 5, 2015
- 1 min
What a Difference!!
Jackie Koptowsky writes about her second day of volunteering. An experienced educator and educational administrator, Jackie brings unique...
- May 5, 2015
- 1 min
Diverse Experiences Packed into One Day
Joe and Jackie Koptowsky are volunteering together in Yerucham at several local schools. In addition, they are volunteering in the...
- May 5, 2015
- 2 min
The Ness Loan Fund
Submitted by Howard Schneider, May 4, 2015, Beersheba, Israel A very busy yet interesting day. I arose at 7 to meet my ride to...