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Meet Your #Birthright Israel Shorashim #Bus123 Staff

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Yossi Nameri


 

Where are you from?

Kiryat Yam, Israel

Where do you currently live?

Kiryat Yam, Israel

What is your favorite place in Israel?

My favorite place to take participants is Mount Arbel because of the beautiful panorama and the challenge to hike there.

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I love Israeli folk dancing and my age does not make me old.xx

What are your words of wisdom for your future participants?

Come with open mind and open heart, so you will get the best of your visit in Israel!

Paul DeMarco

Where are you from?

Boston

Where do you currently live?

Boston

What is your favorite place in Israel?

Tzvat (it's where all the hippies and artists live)

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I can eat more than anyone, anywhere. I don't get satiated. 

What are your words of wisdom for your future participants?

Try to get to know everyone on the trip (especially your Israelis). Don't just find a bffl and attach yourself at the hip. It's a judgement free opportunity to open up and completely be yourself. If you can let go of who you are and what you do back home for 10 days, I promise it will be one of the best times of your life.

Also, bring clothes you don't really want to bring back. I go to Goodwill and get like 20 tees, then leave them in various hotel rooms as presents.
Ladies: you all look beautiful regardless of what you wear, but trust me when I say, you will never need heels.
Fellas: you also will not need heels.

Anything else?

I like high fives; so prepare to get them early and often.
 

Ariel Weinshanker


 

Where are you from?

Southern California

Where do you currently live?

New York

What is your favorite place in Israel?

That’s a hard question! I love my aunt’s front yard because I have so many great memories spending time with family and friends. I also really enjoy Tel Aviv. If you like roasted cauliflower, you must check out Miznon.  

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I went zip lining through the forest in Thailand a few years ago.

What are your words of wisdom for your future participants?

The only plans you should make during your trip are to have fun and really enjoy this experience. Things will not always go as planned, but they will work out in the end.

Anything else?

You are the only one responsible to make yourself happy and accomplish your dreams.