Oct 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous
By Scott Levine Thankfully, we were able to catch-up on some much-needed sleep this morning! We started our day with a picnic brunch of local Israeli food prepared by an incredible chef. Interestingly, her storytelling was equal to her cooking. We...
Oct 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous
By Scott Levine Shabbat experience was so interesting. The public shabbat service we planned to attend was cancelled because of the current unrest. Now what? We’re in Jerusalem, the sun is beginning to set, and no Shabbat service? Fortunately, Rabbi Talve...
Oct 16, 2015 | Miscellaneous
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the halfway point of this incredible journey! While we all miss our families, and are getting used to calling home at midnight (for some of us, to catch our kids as they arrive home from school), there’s something...
Oct 15, 2015 | Miscellaneous
… And it’s HOO-MUS, not HUH-MUS. Learning how to sound Israeli. We’re getting there. Just like at home, today started with Yoga on the roof. Technically, today started at a Tel Aviv dance club called Rubi (seriously, it was a sign)....
Oct 14, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Our hearts and minds are turned right now to the situation developing in Israel. Many of us have family and friends there and we recognize that the situation may escalate. Right now the The Rubin Israel Experience is on the ground with 10 first-time visitors to...
Oct 13, 2015 | Miscellaneous
This morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast together and set-out to learn more about Tel Aviv, Israel’s “start-up city” and what it has to offer. We’re enjoying getting to know eachother better and begging to understand the meaning and...
Oct 12, 2015 | Miscellaneous
From Rabbi Deana Sussman, Central Reform Congregation What is the first word that comes to your head when I say “return?” Some of us might think of returning an item, like clothes to a store. Some of us may think of returning home to the family and friends that we...
Oct 12, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Well, we made it! Travel was challenging; but, everything went as planned. We left Newark as it was getting dark and arrived in Israel as the sun was rising. No one got much sleep but it didn’t seem to matter. We were greeted by Dovev Pe’er,...
Oct 7, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Recently, members of The Rubin Israel Experience “Class 8” gathered under the sukkah along with past Rubinites to share stories and advice for the upcoming 8th trip departing on October 11th. Many shared their excitement as they recalled being in this...
Sep 11, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Dear Community, I would like to bring to your attention the following memo regarding the Syrian Refugee Crisis. JCRC is working closely with regional partners to quickly explore what work we can do to help this troubling situation. We will continue to monitor the...
