LifeQs
Neshama '24
Answer one question or many - using words, photos or other media.
Veronica Slater
We are a fun-loving community who tries to see the positive side of every situation.
Veronica Slater
This is a picture that we took after a 5-day hiking trip from the Kineret to the Mediterranean sea. This shows that we are hard working and welcome the challenge.
Veronica Slater
They should remember that Zionism wasn't lost and that the fact that we were able to live in our homeland just shows how we won the war.
Veronica Slater
I never realized how important Israel was until I went on this trip. After going to Poland and visiting each grave site and concentration camp it occurred to me how vital it was to have a homeland for the Jewish people. They have been forced into exile countless amounts of times and people have continuously turned their backs on them. The Jewish people can trust no one and that is why they need a safe haven. When I toured around Israel I learned that although they are in constant danger, they never seem to complain. They live their life like there wasn't a war at all. Everybody is proud to be in Israel and don't mind being forced to go into the army following high school. Their communities are welcoming, because nobody is a stranger in the land of Israel. I never realized how weird it was to not have a relationship with my neighbors, until I went to Israel. Americans are so self involved and don't think about the greater good of the country. In Israel, they bond over their love and devotion to their country. I hope that one day Israel will be accepted and that the world will understand just how amazing Israel is.
Veronica Slater
From a personal outlook: I am proud to have tried new things, whether it be schwarma or running the Jerusalem marathon.
From a group outlook: We learned that there are two sides of every story and that you can only make judgements after you've heard both sides. The Israeli-Arab conflict is a very important issue and we learned how important it is to stay true to the facts.
From a group outlook: We learned that there are two sides of every story and that you can only make judgements after you've heard both sides. The Israeli-Arab conflict is a very important issue and we learned how important it is to stay true to the facts.
Veronica Slater
I hope that we will never forget what we learned on this trip and that we keep in touch. Israel taught us to be true to ourselves and to appreciate everything we have.
Veronica Slater
Neshama translates to the word "soul." The goal of this program is to help each and every one of us find our Jewish identity. Together we embark on our final experience with our grade, while we immerse ourselves in Israeli culture.
