By Justin Baris

Just a plain, stone wall from over 4000 years ago may not be that impressive to some people, but to me it symbolizes many things. The most important of these things is the idea that Jews aren’t going down without a fight. As much as people dislike us, try to drive us out of our homeland, and attempt to kill us, the Jews are here to stay. This stone wall stands as a testament to our will to survive adversity and whatever our enemies might throw at us.

By Ali Meisel

During the first part of my NFTY in Israel journey, I celebrated Shabbat with my group. We would return to the hostel in the early afternoon, get dressed up, and take pictures in front of a gorgeous backdrop. This Shabbat, however, I had a more authentic and memorable experience.

By Isabel Kardon

During Shlichut Noar NFTY, We gained knowledge of different viewpoints that complicate the issues facing the State of Israel today. The opinions presented us were extreme solutions to a variety of problems – which taught us that these issues really have no easy solution that will readily please everyone. This lesson is something I’ll never forget.