Being Jewish is the sense of community
It is difficult to convey the impact of Beth Tfiloh’s partnership with Scheiber Sandor this past week. Picture Alessa Elbaum and Margot Jay teaching girls from Hungary how to say the blessing of al ...
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My turn
After long and exhausting flights, I am finally back home. Mentally, however, I am still there, in Budapest, surrounded by BT and SSG students and teachers. It’s hard to separate “ours” and “Hungarian” ...
Make our days count
This coming Shabbat, we will celebrate Rosh Chodesh Nisan. It is customary to recite Hallel on Rosh Chodesh and some have the custom to add the following verse from Bereishit, the first book of the ...
“A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”
A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall was a song written by Bob Dylan in 1962. Moreover, this was just one of dozens of songs written by Dylan that year, of which most had political undertones, if ...
Do not be sad because it ended, but be happy for that it happened
We started off Friday with the usual Shacharit together and went to grab our breakfast just like on the other days, the latter also had the usual amount of bread involved, too. Our day continued with ...
Amazing memories
I have joined the group this year. I was very excited about the arrival of the Baltimore team. I met the group on Monday and during the week all the programs went on unbelievably fast. It seemed to ...
Shabbat – Richness of the day
This fantastic Shabbaton has been held for the second time this school-year… and it will be a source of spiritual and physical strength for the coming season.
It is hard to find words that ...
Incredible Shabbat
I have never been a blogger prior to my trip to Budapest. Blogging is for people who are convinced that others are interested in their thoughts and perspective. However, I am now so thankful for being ...
The most memorable part of Shabbos
She told me that her grandmother hates her because she’s Jewish.
Her father isn’t Jewish, but her mother is. When she was little her grandmother still had something to do with her but that was because ...
Blessings
A column of girls lines up in front of me, each patiently waiting her turn to receive my blessing. The sun has set in Budapest, we have welcomed Shabbat with services, song and prayer, and now, just ...
Emotional involvement became the prime strength of the program
Preparing for the visit from the staff of BT Dahan Community School, Baltimore, I could not really foresee what a magnificent program I will be in. I was unaware of the potentials of the program as ...
Beauty across Budapest
Yesterday we went sightseeing across Budapest. I decided to try to capture the landscape of Budapest with panoramic images that tell a story about my travels. Below are a few panoramic images from ...
Fun and exciting time
Today we went to the zoo after breakfast and davening. Everybody enjoyed it very much, we laughed and talked a lot and it was a very good experience.
At 1 o’clock we went back to school and ...
We’ve known each other forever
It is now halfway through the trip. We only have two full more days left before we get on a plane and go back to the US. I love it here, in Budapest. The people are so nice and friendly and just so ...
Life-changing experience
I lay in my bed after a long amazing life-changing couple of days in Budapest. Upon arrival, I was a little anxious even though I already knew many of the Hungarian kids. Within the first 30 minutes ...
Perspective
In life, every second is precious. We must savor these moments that make us happy to be alive. For me, one of these moments was my Budapest Eye ferris wheel ride.
When we landed in Budapest, I felt confused. ...
Great laughs and conversation
My name is Simon P, I was born in Budapest, Hungary in 2000. I came to Scheiber Sandor Gimnazium as a first grader, back in 2007. Last time I missed the chance to apply for this project due to my negligence ...
We have to earn our points, not be politically correct!
I am finally back in my hotel room, leaving a long day behind. My room is sparse and quiet, but as I close my eyes, it is quickly filled with vivid voices, faces and stories that I have collected throughout ...
The Dog Blog
Everyone wants something. I explain this concept to my Year-8 students, who do not quite know why I am telling them this. I want them to understand the power of language and how people can manipulate ...
A little bit of light
It is late Wednesday night and once again I am exhausted from a packed day in Budapest. The day started at SSG where I had the distinct privilege and pleasure to learn Torah with Hungarian teenagers. ...
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My turn
After long and exhausting flights, I am finally back home. Mentally, however, I am still there, in Budapest, surrounded by BT and SSG students and teachers. It’s hard to separate “ours” and “Hungarian” ...
Make our days count
This coming Shabbat, we will celebrate Rosh Chodesh Nisan. It is customary to recite Hallel on Rosh Chodesh and some have the custom to add the following verse from Bereishit, the first book of the ...
“A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”
A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall was a song written by Bob Dylan in 1962. Moreover, this was just one of dozens of songs written by Dylan that year, of which most had political undertones, if ...
Do not be sad because it ended, but be happy for that it happened
We started off Friday with the usual Shacharit together and went to grab our breakfast just like on the other days, the latter also had the usual amount of bread involved, too. Our day continued with ...
Amazing memories
I have joined the group this year. I was very excited about the arrival of the Baltimore team. I met the group on Monday and during the week all the programs went on unbelievably fast. It seemed to ...
Shabbat – Richness of the day
This fantastic Shabbaton has been held for the second time this school-year… and it will be a source of spiritual and physical strength for the coming season.
It is hard to find words that ...
Incredible Shabbat
I have never been a blogger prior to my trip to Budapest. Blogging is for people who are convinced that others are interested in their thoughts and perspective. However, I am now so thankful for being ...
The most memorable part of Shabbos
She told me that her grandmother hates her because she’s Jewish.
Her father isn’t Jewish, but her mother is. When she was little her grandmother still had something to do with her but that was because ...
Blessings
A column of girls lines up in front of me, each patiently waiting her turn to receive my blessing. The sun has set in Budapest, we have welcomed Shabbat with services, song and prayer, and now, just ...
Emotional involvement became the prime strength of the program
Preparing for the visit from the staff of BT Dahan Community School, Baltimore, I could not really foresee what a magnificent program I will be in. I was unaware of the potentials of the program as ...
Beauty across Budapest
Yesterday we went sightseeing across Budapest. I decided to try to capture the landscape of Budapest with panoramic images that tell a story about my travels. Below are a few panoramic images from ...
Fun and exciting time
Today we went to the zoo after breakfast and davening. Everybody enjoyed it very much, we laughed and talked a lot and it was a very good experience.
At 1 o’clock we went back to school and ...
We’ve known each other forever
It is now halfway through the trip. We only have two full more days left before we get on a plane and go back to the US. I love it here, in Budapest. The people are so nice and friendly and just so ...
Life-changing experience
I lay in my bed after a long amazing life-changing couple of days in Budapest. Upon arrival, I was a little anxious even though I already knew many of the Hungarian kids. Within the first 30 minutes ...
Perspective
In life, every second is precious. We must savor these moments that make us happy to be alive. For me, one of these moments was my Budapest Eye ferris wheel ride.
When we landed in Budapest, I felt confused. ...
Great laughs and conversation
My name is Simon P, I was born in Budapest, Hungary in 2000. I came to Scheiber Sandor Gimnazium as a first grader, back in 2007. Last time I missed the chance to apply for this project due to my negligence ...
We have to earn our points, not be politically correct!
I am finally back in my hotel room, leaving a long day behind. My room is sparse and quiet, but as I close my eyes, it is quickly filled with vivid voices, faces and stories that I have collected throughout ...
The Dog Blog
Everyone wants something. I explain this concept to my Year-8 students, who do not quite know why I am telling them this. I want them to understand the power of language and how people can manipulate ...
A little bit of light
It is late Wednesday night and once again I am exhausted from a packed day in Budapest. The day started at SSG where I had the distinct privilege and pleasure to learn Torah with Hungarian teenagers. ...