Holidays
What We are #Todah4
As part of our Thanksgiving #Todah4 contest, the members of our Israel Outdoors office team told us what they are thankful for. Nate Edelstein Operations Director (North America) I’m thankful for everyone in the Israel Outdoors team. These people are what make an Israel outdoors trip so amazing. Lauren Krol Assistant Director (North America) I…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Israel!
In honor of Israel’s 65th birthday, Israel Outdoors will be posting photos of Israeli flags taken by Israel Outdoors alumni while on their trips, right here on our blog. We will be posting a new picture every hour so make sure to check back in throughout the day. Happy birthday Israel and many, many happy…
Read MoreYom Hazikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day
Israel has just marked the solemn occasion of Yom Hazikaron, the Day of Remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism. Yizkor (or “to remember”) is a prayer recited in the memory of the 25,578 fallen soldiers and terror victims. Twice during the holiday a siren is sounded throughout the country: once at 8…
Read MoreHappy Passover from Israel Outdoors!
From all of us at Israel Outdoors we wish you and your families a Happy Passover. Please enjoy the following song to be sung to the tune of Chad Gadya: One Birthright trip one Birthright trip. My father paid the refundable deposit, for one Birthright trip one Birthright trip I filled out the online application,…
Read MoreSome Tasty Hamantaschen For Purim
There are some AMAZING variations of everyone’s favorite Purim treat – Hamantaschen. Here’s a list of some of the top 32 craziest kinds: http://www.buzzfeed.com/marcelle/crazy-hamantaschen-flavors-for-purim/ Below are my top 5…what are yours? 1. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Hamantaschen2. Baklava Hamantaschen3. Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Savory Pizza Hamantaschen4. Fruit Hamantartlets5. PB & J Hamantaschen
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