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  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Exploring the Golan Heights

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    For our last tiyul (hold on let me go cry for a bit), we went to the Golan Heights. Personally, I think that this was the best tiyul to end on. On this tiyul we learned many stories about Israeli heroism and how Israel prevailed against all odds.
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    Israel, Living classroom, Study Abroad,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Visiting a Mosque

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    In this picture, I am standing outside a mosque in an Israeli Arab village. I learned a lot on this trip. We met with a lady named Yasmin, who taught us all about the lifestyle of the people in the town.
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    Israel, Living classroom, Study Abroad,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Masada Zealots

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This was taken on Masada where I learned about how King Herod built a palace on Masada as a hideaway, but it was taken over by Zealots during rebellion under Roman rule. They had a mikveh and storage houses for food. They still had hope!
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    Israel, Living classroom, Masada,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Ascending Masada

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This is Emily and I wrapping ourselves in an Israeli flag. This photo was taken at the top of Masada. Masada is the location of a harrowing story where the zealots committed mass suicide to avoid being enslaved by Romans. For me this photo represents being able to be freely Jewish in the state of Israel. I don’t need to take drastic measure to preserve my Judaism.
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    Israel, Masada, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Jerusalem Views

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    These are my favourite parts of Israel so far. Jerusalem was such an amazing place filled with so much history. It had such an interesting architecture style. Mt Gilboa was also very fun as I got to see so much of Israel while hiking. It was an amazing sight. Meeting all my friends from other programs in Israel was so fun as we got to meet up and talk as I don’t see them very often.
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    Jerusalem, Living classroom, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    The Magical Gilboa

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    The Gilboa hike was really magical. When we started to walk I found it all right it was quite muddy which is really lovely but my shoes kept getting really heavy so I was finding it a little tough.
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    Israel, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    First Tiyul

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This tiyul was beyond amazing. I felt so part of history and learning while I was sitting where this history happened was very eye opening. This time period is early Canaanite period and related to Abram.
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    Israel, Student life, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Tel Gezer

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    Today, January 30th, 2019, we visited Tel Gezer. This tiyul was about the path that Abram took from Haran to Israel in the biblical time period. on this tiyul, we learned about the culture of the Canaanites and the Israelites that have lived in this area.
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    Israel, Study Abroad, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    First Feelings

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This is on 1/28/19 at Hod Hasharon (first day photo-journal) We flew from JFK into Ben Gurion Airport and then took a bus to Hod Hasharon. This is the sign to get into the amhsi, there is no lesson today this is just the first impression picture. We did not study anything for this tiyul but it was fun to arrive at the campus and begin our 4 months.
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    AMHSI Campus, Study Abroad,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Dorm Life

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    I am so excited to be here in Israel. My first impressions are that this is a very well organized program that offers us an incredible opportunity to live in Israel for four months.
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    AMHSI Campus, Dorm Life,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    First Day on Campus

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    Today is my first day on campus. It is January 29th, 2019 and after a year of waiting I am finally in Hod Hasharon. This photo was taken right outside of the Friedman dormitory building as I was walking to my first class.
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    AMHSI Campus, Study Abroad,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Music at AMHSI

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    The music room - music has always connected people around the world. Finding a group of completely random people in a country 12000 kilometres away from home and being able to connect over a series of notes and a couple of words made me feel at home, and make some new friends along the way.
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    AMHSI Campus, Australia, Dorm Life, Music,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Identity on Masada

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    After an early wake up and a strenuous hike (full of pain) finally getting to the top of Masada and wearing the Australian flag. The first time on the trip I felt proud of who I was, my ancestors and my identity.
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    Australia, Israel, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Masada's Ledge

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    And as I walked away from the ledge that changed my perspective, with the rocks crunching under my feet I thought of Israel as not only as a tourist land but my land. I’d heard all the time, that is Israel is my home, but only now is that idea only just seeping through, making sense, bringing joy and fascination into my mind.
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    Impact, Israel, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Sderot

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This picture was taken in an underground playground in Sderot. Rockets are frequently shot at Sderot from Gaza, so this playground was made so that the kids could run to a shelter in 15 seconds.
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    December Session, Israel, JNF,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Ben Gurion's Grave

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This was taken at Ben Gurion’s grave in the Negev. I learned all about the other side of Ben Gurion; how he wasn't just a political leader, but role model for settling the Negev. He believed that the Negev was Israel’s greatest opportunity. He settled in a kibbutz and farmed with the rest of his community. And he chose to be buried in the Negev to draw people to his home.
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    December Session, Impact, Tiyul,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    JNf in Sderot

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 02.03.19
    This is me at the JNF park. It is in Sederot. This is important because there are many bombs from Gaza yet they have to keep the children safe as much as possible.
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    December Session, Israel, JNF,
  • Photo Journalism Blog

    Magical Gilboa Hike

    Posted by AMHSI Student on 01.31.19
    The Gilboa hike was really magical. When we started to walk I found it all right it was quite muddy which is really lovely but my shoes kept getting really heavy so I was finding it a little tough.
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    2018, Israel, Living classroom, Study Abroad,