search
My Israel Story
Prayers at the Kotel.
October 5, 2023, 9:08 am
My Israel Story – ‘It’s all about the people’
After participating on Aardvark Israel Program, Mimi Baron reflects on why her Jewish and Zionist identity has never been stronger.
By Mimi Baron
Jayden Monas (centre) on BJE's Nesiah Israel program.
September 28, 2023, 10:50 am
My Israel Story – ‘An experience I’ll never forget’
Jayden Monas was a participant on the NSW Board of Jewish Education's Nesiah Israel Program last year.
By Jayden Monas
Lani Brayer on her most recent visit to Israel in June 2023.
September 21, 2023, 10:58 am
My Israel Story – ‘A buzz unlike anywhere else’
In the 1970s, Lani Brayer's family uprooted from Australia to live in Israel. What ensued was an experience that would pave the path to her future.
By Lani Brayer
Susie enjoys the Israeli market experience, 1994.
September 14, 2023, 12:33 pm
My Israel Story – ‘I’ll never forget the excitement’
At 87-years-old, Susie Klein reflects on her connection to Israel over the past seven decades.
By Susie Klein
BJE's Nesiah Israel program runs for just under six weeks.
September 7, 2023, 11:01 am
My Israel Story – ‘Like no other place in the world’
Following her participation on BJE Israel program, Nesiah, Ruby Borer shares how she became even more proud of her Jewish and Zionist identities.
By Ruby Borer
Shayna pays tribute to a soldier – with whom she had a personal connection – who lost his life on the battle field.
August 31, 2023, 9:48 am
My Israel Story – ‘A passion ignited’
Almost 20 years ago, Shayna Slotar took her first trip to Israel on an AUJS program. It changed her entire relationship with the Jewish community.
By Shayna Slotar
Israel program ruach!
August 24, 2023, 10:33 am
My Israel Story – Coming full circle
Ellie Schwarz was a participant on an Israel program. And soon, she will visit again - this time, as a madrich.
By Ellie Schwarz
Shula catching up with nieces and nephews in Efrat, on a more recent visit.
August 17, 2023, 11:41 am
My Israel Story – ‘An enduring love for our homeland’
Principal of Leibler Yavneh College Shula Lazar first travelled to Israel over 30 years ago - on a journey that shaped her forever.
By Shula Lazar
At Masada with Evans and Partners AICC delegation.
August 10, 2023, 11:35 am
My Israel Story – ‘One people, one homeland’
Rabbi Moshe Kahn from Melbourne's DaMinyan, has visited Israel many times over the years - and his faith in love triumphing over hate remains strong.
By Rabbi Moshe Kahn
Ungar's delegation began at the Peres Centre for Peace.
August 3, 2023, 9:29 am
My Israel Story – ‘The power of human connections’
Every visit to Israel leaves an indelible impact.
By Jeremy Ungar
Rebecca Roozendaal at Kfar Kedem.
July 27, 2023, 11:21 am
My Israel Story – ‘Strengthening my Jewish identity’
Year 11 Masada College student Rebecca Roozendaal reflects on an 'experience of a lifetime'.
By Rebecca Roozendaal
Abigail Greenblat (right) with a friend on Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem.
July 13, 2023, 6:30 am
My Israel Story – A kaleidoscope of colours
Abigail Greenblat shares the many shades of Israel she experienced while on BJE’s Nesiah program.
By Abigail Greenblat
Peter Haskin enjoying Bedouin hospitality in Kuseife, near Beersheba.
July 6, 2023, 9:13 am
My Israel Story – ‘It just felt right’
While Peter Haskin may be best known as The AJN's longstanding photographer, he steps out from behind the lens to share his personal reflections on Israel.
By Peter Haskin
Israel adventures.
June 29, 2023, 7:20 am
My Israel Story –’I never took it for granted.’
For the Ark Centre’s Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann, some of his most formative life experiences took place in Israel.
By Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann
Etty (centre) treks the Burma Road in the Jerusalem Hills.
June 22, 2023, 12:20 pm
My Israel Story – ‘Israel is in my blood’
Despite leaving Israel as a young child, Etty Ayalon's connection to her homeland would only continue to strengthen.
By Etty Ayalon
Load More