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Mountain States

My goals for my time at AMHSI are to explore my Jewish identity and learn the geography of Israel.

Shira Gold | January 29, 2019

2018, Goals, Mountain States, September Session

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I hope to gain a much greater understanding of the Jewish history of myself and Israel.

Jake Lazar | January 29, 2019

2018, Goals, Mountain States, September Session

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I made goals in my head before I left home to come to Israel about what I wanted to get out of this trip...

Liran Dor | January 29, 2019

2018, Goals, Mountain States, September Session

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The Cultural Differences Between America and Israel

Shira Gold | January 29, 2019

2018, Cultures, Mountain States, September Session

Mountain States

The first time I experienced the cultural difference between America and Israel was on the plane to HSI.

Jake Lazar | January 29, 2019

2018, Cultures, Mountain States, September Session

Mountain States

In two weeks, I have already figured out how different the culture in Colorado is compared to Israeli culture.

Emma Litvin | January 29, 2019

2018, Cultures, Mountain States, September Session

Mountain States

From living in both of these very different cultures I understand why each culture sees each other in the way that they do...

Liran Dor | January 29, 2019

2018, Cultures, Mountain States, September Session

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There is a thing called culture shock that many Americans may experience while in Israel.

Daniel Oesterle | January 29, 2019

2018, Cultures, Mountain States, September Session

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To me a living classroom is being outdoors while studying.

Shira Gold | January 29, 2019

2018, Israel, Living classroom, Mountain States, September Session

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In my mind, a living classroom is a classroom that is striving to have hands on and unbiased teaching methods.

Liran Dor | January 29, 2019

2018, Israel, Mountain States, September Session

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One of the main pulls to Alexander Muss High School In Israel is the opportunity to learn in many different environments.

Daniel Oesterle | January 29, 2019

2018, Israel, Living classroom, Mountain States, September Session

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I’ve been on plenty of field trips in my life filled with fun excitement, and soon after the impact ends.

Jake Lazar | January 29, 2019

2018, Israel, Living classroom, Mountain States, September Session

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Back home, our school routine is to wake up and go to every class at the same time and place everyday.

Emma Litvin | January 29, 2019

2018, Israel, Living classroom, Mountain States, September Session

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Israel is a very unique place. There is no place on Earth quite like it.

Daniel Oesterle | January 28, 2019

2018, Israel, Mountain States, September Session

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Israel is a place filled with people who are very direct.

Jake Lazar | January 28, 2019

2018, Israel, Mountain States, September Session

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My only in Israel moment was this past Yom Kippur.

Shira Gold | January 28, 2019

2018, Israel, Mountain States, September Session

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There are many things that could and almost will happen to you in Israel that you will not experience in America.

Liran Dor | January 28, 2019

2018, Israel, Mountain States, September Session

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I strongly recommend that you make the decision to come!

Liran Dor | January 28, 2019

2018, Mountain States, September Session, Student life

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A Student's Guide to Life in Israel

Daniel Oesterle | January 28, 2019

2018, Mountain States, September Session, Student life