Introduction | Shorashim - Israel with Israelis

Introduction

Hey everyone,
Happy Hanukkah!!!! I'm Ari Berkowicz, one of your awesome staff for our trip next week. I am originally from Chicago and attended the University of Maryland for my undergraduate and received a B.S. in Psychology. Following college I spent a year in Israel studying at Mechon Pardes, followed by another year of Jewish study at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in Riverdale, NY. Currently I am in my second year at New York University studying Non-profit Management and also Hebrew and Judaic studies. This will be my third time staffing a Shorashim Birthright trip and I believe my 11th time in Israel. I am most looking forward to our time at the outdoor Shuk (Market) in Jerusalem and also spending time in Tzfat, Israel's city of art and mysticism.

Can't wait to meet all of you and looking forward to the trip!!!

P.S. In this picture of me, you will find the coolest Hanukkah sweater of all time