Violence and uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Gaza and the potential for danger have led many program directors to struggle with whether or not to cancel their trips to Israel.
Travel restrictions imposed by the FAA on U.S. airlines servicing Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport are now in their second day with no indication when they will be lifted. Of course, that is causing all kinds of trouble for people trying to get to Israel or fly back home.
From June 23 to July 2, approximately 80 teens had the unique opportunity of visiting the country of Bulgaria with BBYO’s Ambassadors to Bulgaria summer experience.
During their high school years, most teenagers wrestle with what seems like endless questions, and very few answers. Questions that, as I now look back, allowed me to explore and connect with my heritage and culture, and to develop my Jewish identity.
Thirty leaders from more than 20 organizations in the Jewish communal world across North America visited BBYO’s International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) at B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp.