Neshama is the capstone of the Jewish day school experience for our students. Our seniors have the option of spending the second semester of their senior year in Israel and Poland, developing an even greater sense of Jewish identity. Through this life-changing experience, our students develop a love and support to the state of Israel and Zionism and will keep Israel in the core of their Jewish identity as adults.

Neshama students will arrive to Poland on March 1st and continue to Israel a week later. It is the 18th anniversary of Neshama program – therefore our main theme will be “Neshama Chai” - We will highlight the various meanings of "life" in Judaism like - holiness of life, the way of life I choose, Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam, volunteering, saving lives and more.

This year, we are planning to strengthen our connection with Conservative/Masorti communities in Israel. We intend to visit three Masorti Kehilot – Kehilat “Veha’vta” in Zichron Yaacov, Kehilat Kibbutz Hanaton and Kibbutz Ketora and have a joint activity with their rabbis.

The Naale 9th grade trip
At the the beginning of the New Jewish Year of 5771 we will welcome the participants of Naale.
The Naale 9th grade trip offers many group activities aimed at getting to know Israel better, exploring the students' relationship to the country, experiencing Judaism in an inspiring Jewish atmosphere, as well as allowing students to get to know their friends in the grade in a non-academic setting.

Neshama at the Kotel

Neshama experiences Gadna

Naaleh prays at the ancient synagogue on Massada

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