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Shabbat in the Communa | GAP Shnat Sherut
Sophie Reiss, a participant on the BINA GAP Shnat Sherut year, reflects about Shabbat in the Communa. […]
The Making of Lifelong Memories | MITF – Beit She’an
Ali Goldberg, a participant on the BINA MITF TLV + Bet Shean, reflects on her experience in MITF, and the new home in Beit Shea'n. […]
The story we tell | Parashat Terumah
Yuval Lindon the Director of BINA’s Gap Year Programs, discusses this week's parasha, Terumah […]
Standing in front of the Sabra cactus | GAP Mechina
Ronnie Shashoua, a participant on the BINA GAP Mechina year, reflects on her journey in GAP Mechina and how does it feel to smell the eucalyptus leaves. […]
City Spotlight | Exploring Rahat / Be'er Sheva
We sat down with Sarah Rabinowitz – over zoom – to talk about her experience so far teaching in Rahat, living in Beer Sheva, and what she's looking forward to in the next five months […]
Gaining a New Perspective Through a Second Language | GAP Shnat Sherut
Sophie Reiss, a participant on the BINA GAP Shnat Sherut year, reflects on the role learning Hebrew has played in her Gap Year so far […]
Yitro and the Israeli Government Corona Immunization Campaign
Nir Braudo the Deputy Director of BINA, discusses this week's parasha, Yitro […]
Pas De Deux" | Parashat Beshalach"
Ayala Dekel, a teacher and educator at BINA, discusses this week's parasha, Beshalach […]
The opportunity to create something beautiful | MITF – Beit She’an
Ali Goldberg, a participant on the BINA MITF TLV + Bet Shean, reflects on her experience in MITF, and the expected move to Beit Shea'n. […]
Celebrating the new semester | GAP Mechina
Odelia Kabessa, a participant on the BINA GAP Mechina year, reflects on her experience in GAP Mechina: about how it feels to start a new semester with a warm socially distance smile. […]
Time for a quick adventure | MITF – Mitzpe Ramon
Ali Goldberg, a participant on the BINA MITF TLV + Bet Shean, reflects on her experience in MITF, and her southern adventure in Mitzpe Ramon. […]
Starting 2021 with another lockdown | GAP Shnat Sherut
Sophie Riess, a participant on the BINA GAP Shnat Sherut year, reflects on her experience in GAP Shnat Sherut, communa weekend and a special way to celebrate a birthday. […]
Parashat Va’Era
Ayala Dekel, a teacher and educator at BINA, discusses this week's parasha, Va’Era […]
The Midwife | Parashat Shemot
Yael Dinur, BINA’s outgoing marketing coordinator, discusses the role of the midwife in this week's parasha, Shemot […]
Crises as an Opportunity for Heart-to-Heart Conversation | Parashat Vayehi
Avrahahm Eisen, BINA's Director of Education, discusses the importance of hope and family in this week's parasha, Vayehi […]
Reality changing before our eyes | Parashat Va’Yigash
Yuval Linden, director of BINA’s gap year and pre-army programs, explores the similarities and differences between the people of ancient Egypt and those of modern day Israel in this week’s parasha, Va’Yigash.
Yael Hirsch Biderman, Director of HR at BINA, explores Joseph’s story and dreams in this week’s parasha – Miketz.
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Dream Weaving | Parashat Miketz
“…It is difficult for the reader to remain indifferent to the first meeting between Joseph and his brothers with so much emotion coming from the brothers and a teary eyed Joseph.”.
Yael Hirsch Biderman, Director of HR at BINA, explores Joseph’s story and dreams in this week’s parasha – Miketz.
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Civil War 101 | Parashat Va’Yeshev
“Starting now we will act as responsibly as Reuben, but without employing any tricks. We will do as Judah should have done – instead of running away from the problem and hiding behind international relations and security issues, we will focus on internal affairs and the wellbeing of our citizens.” Nir Braudo, BINA’s deputy director, discusses the lessons our leaders should learn from the story of Joseph and his brothers in this week’s parasha, Va’Yeshev […]
Be Like Esau | Parashat Vayishlach
“We became accustomed to thinking that “the other” is scary, that he wishes to hurt us, outshine us, steal our birthright. This is how we choose to interpret reality around us. Esau, out of all people, is the one who gives us a different perspective…”
Ayala Dekel, teacher and educator in BINA’s Secular Yeshiva in Tel Aviv, discusses this week’s parasha, Va’Yishlach.
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Brothers should be united | Parashat Toldot
“Brothers should not be separated. They should not be pitted against each other. Brothers should be united, despite their differences and personal interests. In order to unite a family you must lead it with integrity and honesty, even when it hurts”. Nofar Simpson, head of BINA’s Haifa Secular Yeshiva, explores one of the most important stories of sibling rivalry in our history in this week’s parasha, Toldot. […]