The Importance of the Individual
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Participant Stories, Shabbat on 02. Apr, 2012
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by Ariella Daniels, Toronto, Canada … Read more
Two Shabbatot ago, a fellow Shalemer took a couple of us to a synagogue in Jerusalem, called Yakar. Through my Sephardic upbringing, I am most comfortable in a kehilla where the services incorporate the vocal participation of the entire congregation. In the shul I attend in Toronto, the chazzan has an incredible voice, and he carries with him the
Holidays in the Holyland
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Jerusalem, Participant Stories on 20. Mar, 2012
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by David Jacobowitz, Los Angeles, CA … Read more
With Pesach around the corner, I have started to think about the amazing opportunities I have had this year being able to celebrate all the Jewish holidays in Israel. Beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Shavuot covers all the major holidays of Judaism, and I have been in Israel to experience them all. Yom Kippur was something
David A Man of Faith
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Participant Stories, Siyurim on 24. Feb, 2012
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by Ariella Daniels, Toronto, Canada … Read more
This past siyur, Shalem traveled back in time, to the time of the great battle between David and Goliath. We were able to look upon the places described in the Tanach in Sefer Shmuel 1, when the Israelites were preparing to battle the Philistines.
“Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They
The magic of the moshav music
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Participant Stories, Shabbat on 09. Feb, 2012
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by Ariella Daniels, Toronto, Canada … Read more
This past Shabbat, Shalem had the opportunity to stay at the home of Rabbi Trugman and his wife at Moshav Mevo Modiin. Our stay was an incredible experience, full of song, prayer and unity. When entering the Moshav it was very evident that the people of Mevo Modiin are very unique, warm, spiritual, and family oriented.
Rabbi Trugman shared
Shalem….What is there to say??!!
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Uncategorized, Volunteering on 02. Feb, 2012
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by David Jacobowitz, Los Angeles, CA … Read more
Shalem. What is there to say? From spending Shabbat together in Jerusalem to going on strenuous hikes in the Negev, this has been one of the wildest years of my life. Speaking of crazy, this semester’s schedule has been especially hectic- waking up at 7:30 every morning for tefila, followed by intense Ulpan studies and then off to
Lone Soldier Shabbat
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Volunteering on 22. Jan, 2012
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by: Jared Ebrahimoff, Scarsdale, NY
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This past week on Shalem was great! I really got a chance to take advantage of the countless opportunities available to me in Israel. I Volunteer at The Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin. Besides being able to help out at an amazing organization, I get to meet amazing people ranging from soldiers to volunteers to random
Reflections on sefer Bereishit
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Parashat Hashavua, Uncategorized on 09. Jan, 2012
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by: Sam Spencer, Woodbridge, CT … Read more
The complex life of our forefather Abraham serves as an inspiration to all who delve into the words of the Torah. Far from perfect, Abraham emerges as a man of many layers. He was a man of peace and diplomacy, yet adamantly defended his own honor and property. He was the father of two sons and the
Getting more than a shekel’s worth
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Participant Stories, Uncategorized, Volunteering on 18. Dec, 2011
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by Ariella Daniels, Toronto, Canada … Read more
Today we had the opportunity to volunteer for a couple of hours at an organization called Shekel- Community Services for People with Special Needs. This organization provides workshops for adults with slight special needs. Some of the activities include candle making, sewing, graphic design, and soap-making.
Even though the work involved may appear repetitive and tedious, it was not
Lone Soldier Tekes
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Volunteering on 06. Oct, 2011
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by: Cincy Lieberman, Charleston, WV … Read more
As all the Shalem chanichim get settled into our volunteer placements, we begin to learn a new side of the land we live in. Some chanichim are working with a special needs program, some are teaching children soccer, others are working in a pharmacy. Jared and I are helping out at the Lone Soldier Center in Jerusalem. The Center
“Returning to Ourselves”- Yom Kippur 5772
Posted in 2011 - 2012, Chagim on 06. Oct, 2011
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by: Rabbi Aharon E. Wexler … Read more
“Man’s origin is from dust, and his end is dust; at the risk of his life he earns his bread; he is likened to a broken shard, a withering blade of grass, a fading flower, as passing shadow, a dissipating cloud, a blowing wind, flying dust, -a fleeting dream”
– From the U’Netaneh Tokef Prayer attributed to Rabbi Amnon