21st December, 2014 Norma Jean: Being such a good Jew right now and just had an amazing Bacon cheeseburger paired with a Fullers IPA. It was just amazing having a great burger and beer. Much needed!!! #MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #MyMasaStory #BeingAGoodJew #BeerAndBurger
20th December, 2014 Old City: The Jewish holidays are always something special when they are spent in Jerusalem. Another special Shabbat in this amazing city. Happy Hanukkah to all!!! #MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #MyMasaStory #שבועטוב #HappyHanukkah
15th December, 2014 Netanya Beach: After a week of traveling, it is great to come back home to #Netnaya and enjoy the beauty of another sunset in Israel over the Mediterranean. I am taking this time to sit, read, write, and reflect on the amazing week I had at the #MasaLeadershipSummit #MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael
12th December, 2014 Hotel Yehudah: What an amazing finish to an amazing week. Had the opportunity to walk through the underground tunnels of the Kotel. Made so many new friends, learned so much about myself, and I can't wait to apply all I learned at the #MasaLeadershipSummit. Thank you @masaisrael for holding such a life changing event. #MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #FutureJewishLeaders
10th December, 2014 Hotel Yehudah: Forgot to post about Day 3 at the#MasaLeadershipSummit. The day started off with a field trip to Lod to witness the #ReLod Organization and see what amazing work they are doing. Had MK Stav Shafir speak to us and also the one and only Natan Sharansky share his amazing story. #MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #FutureJewishLeaders
8th December, 2014 Hotel Yehudah: Day 2 of the #MasaLeadershipSummit is complete. The day started off with a talk by Gidi Grinstein on "Flexidigity". Had some fun with the animals at the Biblical Zoo. Learned about the views of Israel and how we can help people be informed correctly. The night topped off with learning about Judaism from all around the world. So many points made that I want to look into more deeply.
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #JewishLeaders #JewishEducation
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #JewishLeaders #JewishEducation
7th December, 2014 Hotel Yehudah: Day 1 completed at the #MasaLeadershipSummit A day full of making new friends, and having all these important questions presented to us. Why is it so important to strive to become a Jewish leader? I look to answer that by the end of this week.
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #FutureJewishLeaders
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #FutureJewishLeaders
7th December, 2014 Hotel Yehudah: "I challenge all of you to take advantage of every opportunity given to you because you never know what will come from it." I am blessed to be given the opportunity to speak at the opening Gala event for the @masaisrael leadership conference.
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #MasaLeadershipSummit #ITFNetnaya #FutureJewishLeaders
#MyITFExperience #MasaIsrael #MasaLeadershipSummit #ITFNetnaya #FutureJewishLeaders
6th December, 2014 Gatsby Jerusalem:There is just something relaxing about sitting with great friends sipping amazing cocktails to start the week. This place is highly recommended. שבוע טוב#MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #MASAIsrael #HiddenGem #ClassyCocktails
5th December, 2014 The Western Wall: The last hours before שבת are some of the most peaceful and relaxing hours. When you start to lose focus and stop living in the present, go to that place that will help reground you. Stop complaining about your past, or stressing about your future, live in the NOW because before you know it, you will be looking back in that rear view mirror and regretting appreciating life for what it is. שבת שלום #MyITFExperience #MASAIsrael #LiveItLikeALocal #LiveInTheNow #OldCityShabbat
3rd December, 2014: Forgot to post about this weekend. Just loved my time "swimming" in the Dead Sea, a beautiful sunrise hike and swimming in some natural springs, and another hike up Masada. Just took in all the natural beauty of the Negev.
#MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #ITFNetnaya #HikingInIsrael
#MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #ITFNetnaya #HikingInIsrael
22nd November, 2014 Netanya Stadium: Had a great time at my first ever football game. It was great to see Netanya pull off the win. I do miss American Stadiums though. #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #MaccabiNetanya
20th November, 2014 Beer Bazaar, Tel Aviv: If you want to #livelikealocal you have to #drinklikealocal. Happy I had the chance to pick up 6 local Israeli beers at Beer Bazaar in Tel Aviv. #MyITFExperience #MASAIsrael #IsraeliBeer #SupportingTheLocals #CraftBeers
15th, November 2014 Israel National Trail :What did you do this Saturday? I thought of the crazy idea of hiking from Netnaya to Tel Aviv. Distance unknown but it took 10 long hrs. Definitely physically and mentally challenging but had a great time with some great views. Wondering how long it will take me to feel my legs again. #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #MASAIsrael #ITFNetnaya #IsraelNationalTrail #NetanyaToTelAviv
4th, November 2014: After seeing Idan Raichel's horn section line up like this it immediately reminded me of the ultimate bad of@ofarevolution The triple is in it's live form I'm Israel. All I have to say is I Feel Home #TheTripleDip #FromTheUSAToIsrael
3rd, November 2014: MASA out did itself last night!!! What an amazing opening ceremonies they held last night for a few thousand MASA participants. They treated us to appearances and speeches from Chairman of the Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky, who has am amazing story, and also Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. To top off the evening the very well known Israeli Idan Raichel treated us to his amazing music. Israel really is welcoming us with open arms and it is such a great feeling. #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #MASAIsrael #IsraelPathways #ITFNetnaya #WelcomeToIsrael
13th October, 2014: Livnot U'Lehibanot It's amazing seeing the progression of natures beauty in a one day period. It's great to breathe natures fresh air after so many weeks by the beach. Spending a week stepping outside my comfort zone in all aspects of life. Always looking to grow and learn more about myself, others, and Judaism #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #Livnot #ITFNetanya #MASAIsrael #IsraelPathways #GrowingEveryday #NaturesBeauty #StepOutsideYourComfortZone #EnjoyTheJourney
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9th October, 2014 Can this be considered a typical day in Netanya? A BBQ in the Sukkah, followed by spending the rest of the day at the beach and watching the beautiful sunset (yet again), and then an evening watching an orchestra play for free to a packed out crowd of over a thousand people. Not knowing we were watching the famous Israeli singer Rami Kleinstein. I can get use to this life!! What will tomorrow bring? #FreeConcerts #DayInTheLife #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #LiveItLikeALocal #ITFNetanya #IsraelPathways #MASAIsrael
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6th October, 2014 The Jewish Agency Building, Jerusalem Once again back in Jerusalem after only 24 hours home. I could get use to all this traveling. Was in Jerusalem this time for a video shoot with@masaisrael Had such a great time, and can't wait to see the final project during the Opening Ceremonies. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!! #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #TeachInIsrael #MASAIsrael #IsraelPathways #ITFNetanya #MovingToTheBigScreen #JustKeepOnTraveling
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4th October, 2014 The Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem What an unbelievable Yom Kippur/Shabbat I had. Spent this Holy Holiday in the Holy City. A day full of exploring the great city of Jerusalem, making memories, making new friends, prayer, fasting, and learning about Judaism. Had my chance to go to the Kotel and just felt at peace. This adventure just has me traveling all over and I'm just loving it. Thank you to The Heritage House for your generous hospitality. Where will I be going next? #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #TeachInIsrael #MASAIsrael #IsraelPathways #ITFNetanya #TheWesternWall #Jerusalem
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30th September, 2014 Netanya Beach As the sun is setting on the last day of September and October begins, month #1 is coming to a close. What an experience it has been. I have been blessed with the ability to explore a country I love, and witness the natural beauty a sunset can give you everyday. The sunset gives you an opportunity to sit and reflect on the day, week, or month. I am excited to see what the next month will bring!! Highlights will include spending Yom Kippur in the Holy City of Jerusalem, and spending a week up in Tzfat hiking, volunteering, and learning. I wouldn't trade anything in the world to give up this opportunity. #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #LiveItLikeALocal #IsraelPathways #ITFNetanya #MASAIsrael #EnjoyTheJourney #YetAnotherIsraelSunset
24th September, 2014 The moment you find Billy Joel's Last Play At Shea on Israeli tv and then scare the family you are just meeting because I'm singing every word. Such a great surprise to make me feel back on Long Island. #MyITFExperience #BillyJoelFanForLife #WhyWasThisPlaying #BringBillyToIsrael #ProudLongIslander
22nd September, 2014 Alumot School Today was my first full day teaching, and what do I get in return? My own card wishing my שנה טובה (Happy New Year) from a boy in my 5th grade class. It even came with a hug!! It's the little things like this that keep me excited to be a teacher. If this happened after day one, I wonder how I will impact these students after a year. #TeacherLife #MakingADifference #LeaveYourMarkInTheFuture #MyITFExperience #ITFNetanya #MASAIsrael #IsraelPathways #LiveItLikeALocal #TeachInIsrael
19th September, 2014 Another week has come to a close. This Friday was spent with some very special people. All day at the beach, followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat and then a breakfast themed Shabbat dinner. There is nothing better than a Shabbat in Israel. It has only been three weeks and I still can't believe I get to do this every week for at least the next nine months. I am so blessed to be here in Israel with such amazing people #ShabbatShalom #MyITFExperience #LiveItLikeALocal #MASAIsrael #ITFNetanya #TeachInIsrael
13th September, 2014 Shuk Carmel, Tel Aviv It felt great to find a craft beer IPA yesterday from the walk home from the beach in Tel-Aviv. Now if I only knew where the brewery was so I could taste more of the brews. #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #ITFNetanya #IsraelCraftBeers
11th September, 2014 Today is a day that we will never forget. These attacks may have directly effected the people of New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania, but it entered the world into a new age. Militaries around the world are fighting against terrorism. This was no exception to the Israeli IDF this past summer. It may be 13 years since this frightening day (which always hits home to me being a proud New Yorker), but let's not forget that the fight is still going on today and we need to support and thank every single military personnel around the world fighting the fight against terrorism. Be sure to thank everyone you see today that sacrifices there lives everyday to keep us safe. God Bless #WeWillNeverForget #PeaceWillCome #USA
9th September, 2014 Alumot School Felt great being welcomed into my school. The faculty and kids are great, and I know this year teaching with@chloe_dougherty is going to be amazing.@masaisrael #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #ITFNetanya #MasaITF #BackInTheClassroom #TeachingAroundTheWorld
1st September, 2014 Today marks the official beginning of this new chapter. Bus is loaded and heading to Netanya #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #MASAIsrael@masaisrael
30th August, 2014 כיכר העיר נתניה With the first Shabbat in the books. A great way to celebrate with the people of Netanya coming together for a fire, water, and light show in the Town Square. Great to see the community coming together.@masaisrael @netanyafoundation #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #Netanya #MASAIsrael
29th August, 2014 טיילת חוף נתניה What a beautiful first Shabbat here in Netanya started off the evening with a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by a great meal. Living on the Sea is going to be absolutely beautiful
27th August, 2014 Beachfront Hotel Tel Aviv All I can say is welcome to Israel!! This is the view from the rooftop at the hostel I am staying at. It is located just across the street from the Tel Aviv beaches. #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #BeachfrontHotel #TelAvivSunset
26th August, 2014 The before and after pictures of packing. Crazy to think that I will be living out of two suitcases for the next ten months. #MyITFExperience #LongTermTrip #TeachingAndLivingAbroad
26th July, 2014 In one month I will be on a plane on my way to Israel. This next year is full of many different opportunities which will have a great impact on my life. #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #GreatOpportunities #Shekals #Netanya #WorldTeacher
21 June, 2014 It's official, I'm bringing my teaching talents to Israel with these flashy business cards. This next year is going to be amazing #MyITFExperience #TeachInIsrael #TeachingAroundTheWorld
14th May, 2014 I may be graduating, but I will never stop learning. Excited for what the next chapter of my life will bring me!! CONGRATS to then class of 2014. #molloylife #graduation #classof2014 #MyITFExperience #EnjoyTheJourney
17th March, 2014 From the month of September 2014 to the month of June 2015 I will be in the beautiful city of Netanya, Israel. So blessed to be given this opportunity #MyITFExperience #TeachingWorldWide #TravelingBackHome #BeachTown #Netanya