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    Ben Degani

    Ben learns a new phrase that defines his Israeli experience. Find out what amazes him most in his last piece about his unique Year Course adventure.

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    Ben Freed

    Ben sees the Sderot conflict firsthand and offers his thoughts on what we can do about it.

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    Ben Freed

    Ben learns about the band—and where to get the best hummus—in this exclusive interview with the Idan Raichel Project.

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    Corey Metzman

    Israel’s terrain is not the only thing that makes it a “land of contrasts.”

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    Ben Degani

    Seven months into Year Course, Ben has made Israel his home, foreign language, stray cats, quirks and all.

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    Genna Morton

    Running, sit ups and kayaking may seem like a ton of work, but Genna sees how her efforts pay off in the end.

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    Jake Bleiberg

    It’s not just the weather in Poland that gives Jake a chill, but the country’s intense history.

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    Margy Stoner

    It’s a breeze to watch the seasons change, except when you’re changing with them. See what new developments Margy notices in the weather and in herself.

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    Ben Freed

    Ben was meandering through Tel Aviv when he spotted an Israeli “Idol.” But he didn’t just stand and watch—he scored an exclusive, impromptu interview.

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    Jake Bleiberg

    See what had Jake awestruck when arriving in Israel for the first time.