As all 17 Limmud Marva participants arrived at Kiryat Moriah, we did not expect what was coming for the following 2 months. We were instantly confronted with military style procedures and discipline, with even the smallest movements or noises being noticed and punished instantly. We made our way down to Sde Boker, where we would […]
Shalom! Months in the Yeshivah routine can be tiring. The time had come for us to get a break and give our minds time to breathe. But I don’t think this break ever gave us time to rest. Travelling to Poland was a reminder of the sometimes harsh reality of being a member of our […]
After an intense 10 days of exploring the depths of our history in Poland, we arrive at kibbutz Ein HaNatziv. We’re greeted by Elchi, one of the locals of the kibbutz, who explains to us how it all works around here. A kibbutz is all about community and shared responsibility. Every person plays an essential […]
This past month has been jam packed! Following a wonderful Pesach break, we headed back to our respective Midrashot and Yeshivot. Despite being the longest zman of the year, the weeks have been broken up by different events and chagim. On Yom Hashoah we recited tehillim at night and on the following day heard from […]
After our first ten crazy days consisting of meeting people from all over Australia and from all different backgrounds, we hopped off the bus to find 21 South African faces waiting for us. Little did we know that these random people would be our best friends in no time. After 2 days of opening […]
After a very busy first month of settling in, and acclimatising to our surroundings, we were ready for the next jam packed month that awaited us at Midreshet Amit. The month of March began with a class shabbaton at one of our teachers in Modiin, for our hilchot shabbat class- where we were able to […]
Hi all! Following an eventful 10 days in Israel at opening seminar and AZYC, it was time for the real program to begin! Whilst AZYC ended with a continual stream of tears upon saying goodbye to our Limmud friends who were about to embark on their own journey of fun, growth and learning, MTA seminar […]
In the next few days, MTA 2018 will end. It was a year of beneficial experiences, a year of self-development and hopefully a positive upgrade of our emotional and spiritual maturity. When experiencing a development with a cohort, its end can often be an emotional one. After all, you spend a year with certain individuals, […]
Hey Straya! How’s it going down under? Can’t wait to come back home and see vegemite and milo all over the shelves!! Limmud is currently coming towards the end of our Mechina (and I hate to say it, but shnat) journey – sadness all around :(. Mechina has been a wild ride, being fully immersed […]
Elul and Tishrei in Israel are somewhat magical. Yes, I know that sounds cliché but let me explain why this is the way I’ve chosen to describe Chaggim in the Holy Land. The Old City is the prime location to be at this time of year, and aren’t I lucky because I live here. […]