First Shabbat in Israel!

According to the dictionary the definition of family is, “a group of people consisting of parents and children that live together in a household.” Even though it’s only been three days on TJJ, we have already become a family. This shabbat our family as well as ourselves learned how to appreciate each other while also…

Day 2- Raft Building on the Kinneret and De Karina Chocolate Factory

Hi parents it’s Sabrina, Kira, Tani, and Allana, Today was an amazing day. First we had breakfast. Then we met our chabura leaders and they explained to us how we will be meeting with them every morning and night. After that we went to the Kinneret and built rafts in groups. Later we worked together…

Day 1- Arrive in Israel, group building activity, arrive at Hispin!

Dear parents, families, and friends, Today has been an amazing start to an amazing summer. After landing in Israel we headed out to our bus where we meet up with our tour guide, medic and advisors from there we headed straight to an outdoor training activity where we got to bond with our bus and…

Meet our advisor Ella Pillemer!

Hi, I’m Ella. I am in Israel at the moment and loving it! I have already found the best shops to buy stunning jewelry, watermelon popsicles, popping chocolate, and today, someone even tried to sell me their camel! I can’t wait to share the fun with all of you this summer. I am so excited…

Meet our advisor Tamar Gross!

Hey everyone! My name is Tamar Gross and I just finished my first year studying Biology at York University. After high school I spent a year in Israel, and I cannot wait to go back! Hiking, the heat, and drinking chocolate milk out of a bag are some of my favourite things. Some random facts…

Welcome to Bus 1 2015!

Welcome to the TJJ bus 1 summer 2015 website! In exactly two weeks we will be on our plane flying to Israel! Planning for this summer began more than a year ago and it is shaping up to be the BEST.SUMMER.EVER. The website will be updated frequently throughout the summer with blog posts, pictures, and…

Meet our advisor Atara Berman!

Hey everyone!! I’m Atara Berman from New Jersey, and I recently graduated from Stern College in New York with a degree in Judaic studies and a minor in studio art. My hobbies include baking pies, discovering funny YouTube videos, and eating ice cream (yes, that’s a hobby). I have more sisters than all of you…

Meet our advisor Lee Pillemer!!

Hey my name is Lee Pillemer and I currently live in Toronto. I am in university studying at Schulich School of Business. Last year I took a gap year and went to Yeshiva in Israel. I love playing and watching sports and I am obsessed with the Indianapolis Colts (I am sure you will realize…