“Before my Rubin trip experience, I felt like the fourth child at the Passover sedar. I didn’t know enough about Israel to ask. The fellow participants, speakers, and actually seeing Israel first hand gave me the understanding to ask.”
Rebecca Goldman, 2008
“The Rubin Israel Experience has profoundly impacted my Jewish identity, the lifestyle choices that our family makes and the important role Judaism will play in our children’s lives.”
David Steinbach, 2009
“We found that we were just “10 Jews in the desert”, both literally and figuratively. My own connection to Israel was strengthened by gaining a deeper understanding of Israel’s history and many of the complexities and challenges of Israel’s present. And it brought me closer to the wonderful Jewish community in St. Louis.”
Rachel Pepe Zucker, 2009
“My expectations of what Israel is and the country’s value to our heritage were exceeded by my participation in the Rubin Israel experience. We saw and experienced so much in 10 days that we were truly able to bond with the nation.”
Abbey Small, 2010
“We returned changed forever, with a new-found love and respect for Israel, its people, culture and our history, with a mission to be its ambassadors, to share our stories and experiences with our families, friends and our communities.”
Jim Levey, 2008
“My trip to Israel–through Ron and Pam Rubin’s generosity–allowed me to better understand the importance of Israel to freedom and democracy and, most importantly, to preserving and furthering Jewish ideals and culture for Jewish people all over the world. I also have such a better understanding of how our efforts in the United States impact the future of Israel. I am forever grateful for Ron and Pam’s commitment to the future leadership of the St. Louis Jewish community and Israel.”
Burt Garland, 2010