Into the Negev
For the last few days, I traveled throughout the Negev desert with my program to learn about the ecology, culture, and politics of the...
Eco-Disaster and Eco-Inspiration
For the past few weeks, my internship has focused on the environmental crisis in Gaza. The Gaza Strip is an unexplored area for the Arava...
Confronting the Uncomfortable
Since the start of my program, I have attended weekly Peace-Building Leadership Seminars, or “PLS.” During PLS, the entire group of...
A Window into Kibbutz Life
For the past five weeks, my daily life on Kibbutz Ketura feels like an odd version of summer camp meets socialism. First and foremost,...
The High Holidays in Israel
A lot has happened the last three weeks: I transitioned to my new home, immersed myself in my internship, and delved into the...
My First Week
After 18 hours of traveling, three fun nights in Tel Aviv, and a five-hour bus ride south, I have finally arrived at the Arava Institute...
Yalla!
Tomorrow I depart Atlanta for Tel Aviv, and in a few days, I will begin a ten-month environmental research program at the Arava...