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As Pesach approaches, and as I sit here, a year or so on from making Aliyah I reflect on a trip to Sinai, Egypt. Around two years ago...

My roommate was the introduction to the overarching value within which I try to frame my interactions on a day to day basis: curiosity.

The life of Kiryat Chaim is something you can’t quite catch on camera. It’s something simmering below the sea’s gray-green surface. 

Programs like the Yahel Social Change Fellowship, or other Masa Israel Programs, provide opportunities beyond traditional language learning

Highly subsidized Israel programs, present an opportunity to experience everything Israel has to offer, in a cost-effective manner

I've discovered that life in Israel pulsates with energy, reminding me that every moment is precious.

While Birthright provides an excellent foundation and introduction to Israel, longer-term programs offer different kinds of opportunities

Participating in an Israel program provides an immersive environment that classroom learning simply cannot replicate.

Still, compared to the city I’m from, Chicago, I feel incredibly safe and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

Lod's journey is far from complete, but its recent transformations offer a glimpse of potential paths toward greater understanding