Maarva started with an intimidating, frightening and truly difficult first two weeks. We were drilled through the discipline manual for our two months course, learning the ins and outs of what our mefakdim would expect from us, whilst getting to know the other members of our tzevet and breaking down language barriers between the South […]
As the summer that will forever be treasured in our hearts came to an end, we eagerly anticipated the next stage in our incredible MTA journey. As we left Migdal Oz and farewelled our fellow peers, a new leaf turned over for us Harova girls. Although the summer was beyond what anyone could have […]
As the weather began to warm, we said goodbye to the Northerners and began the MTA Summer Programing. The Amit girls enjoyed a week of fun activities with our teachers including abseiling, rock climbing, The Bible Lands Museum, Tiyulim and baking and handing out biscuits and toys to children at Shaare Tzedek Hospital. We then […]
For the past 6 weeks our group has been split between two incredible experiences that have given us insight into the true Israeli experience. While one half has been at an army base in Sde Broker, living through a two month simulation of army basic training, the rest of us have been living next to […]
With a pretty long stretch in yeshiva/midrasha, we were ready for something a little bit different over bein hazmanim, getting the chance to experience a really dynamic variety of activities over the break. We began with the trip to Poland which is truly an experience that can only be understood with one’s own eyes. […]
Just when the Limmud girls thought shnat couldn’t get any better, the Midrasha period proved us wrong. This past month, the limmud girls have had the absolute honour of spending time at Midrashet Nishmat. Situated on a beautiful campus in one of Jerusalem’s neighborhoods, south of Katamon, Nishmat encapsulates a safe space for women’s leadership, […]
The last several weeks at Eretz have been a wonderfully unique, though challenging experience. Whilst we sadly said goodbye to the Americans and Brits that we have become close friends to over the last 6 months, we began the intense Kayitz zman period in the Yeshiva. Having only the MTAs together learning and split amongst […]
After all that we have experienced on shnat up until now, you wouldn’t think it could get any better. But shnat has just kept on surprising us with even more incredible and memorable experiences. We have been given once in a lifetime opportunities which have truly not failed to disappoint. After saying our goodbyes to […]
Just passing the 4 month anniversary since shnat 2018 landed in Israel it is astounding to see the transformation that has occurred and all that we have experienced whilst being in Israel. As our year started we began OZ sem, where all the attendees from Australia came together to rehash old friendships and create […]
3 and a half months gone! To sum up what’s happened over that time seems like an insurmountable task despite the fact that the time has seemingly just disappeared in an instant. Seminars, Kibbutz, tiyulim, Ulpan, shiurim, Machon, chagim, Yomim, Shvil all paired with a tumultuous sea of emotions, moods and atmospheres! Where to start […]