NCSY B'YISRAEL NEWS

Now in its 3rd year! •Kollel in Kharkov
For whom? Graduating 10-12th grade boys
When? July 23 - August 13
What? A three week, unforgettable experience in the Ukraine, learning, teaching, working with, and touching local Ukrainian kids. Visit the great Chasidic centers of old – Berdichev, Uman, Mijbijzh – connecting your own Jewish roots at the same time as those of the Jewish Kharkov community.
How? Call the NCSY office, 5667787 ext. 240.
Limited registration.•Option for 4-5 day trip to Poland (July 18-23) •Stay tuned for more exciting summer programming!

For The summer of your Life! •Imagine… Two glorious weeks living, learning, dancing, swimming & hiking the Golan!
WHO? 6-11 graders Boys/girls SEPARATE LOCATIONS • Special “ETGARI/Survival” program for 9-11 graders
WHEN? July 9-22
WHERE? Girls: Keshet, Ramat HaGolan
Boys: Shadmot Mechola, Jordan Valley 
WHAT? Chugim, daily Torah learning, camping, water hikes, Shabbat NCSY ruach, sports, & more

Safety precautions and procedures per Ministry of Education and Chevra L’Haganat HaTeva

For more information and registration call the NCSY office 02-5667787, x240 

Rabbi Michael Fredman, Director Daniella, Ilana, Sara, B'not Sherut 22 Keren Ha'Yesod, POB 37015, Jerusalem (02) 566-7787 ext. 242 • fax: (02) 566-0156 ncsy_isr@netvision.net

NESTO•Native English-Speaking Teen Olim
Plans for the banquet were finalized this past Tuesday night at in marathon board meeting at the Israel Center.

BANQUET •The banquet, as announced previously is slated forTuesday May 29 at 7:00pmon the rooftop balcony of the Israel Center. 

Tacky clothes is the dress for the evening, with a prize for first and second place winners. Horsdevours begin at 7:00 followed by a welcome from Israel Center Director Menachem Persoff. A festive meal will follow with entertainment from the graduating seniors. There’s more, but you’ll need to attend to find out the rest. Reservations must be confirmed before Shavuot by calling the NESTO office.

The second edition of NESTO Notes is under production, so get your submissions to the office by June 1st. We cannot guarantee that your entry will be accepted if you submit after that date. Poetry, commentary, editorials, artwork, and games/puzzles are all requested.

NESTO tee shirts will be available beginning mid-June. There are no discounts for pre-ordering. The price is 25 N.I.S.

This past Tuesday night, 25 participants enjoyed a discussion headed by Aviella Trapido and Yoel Kahn. The program centered on the pros and cons of seat-belt use. The program was a great success.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Avi, Daniel and Ilana
The Israel Center's youth program for Anglo-Israelis tel. 566-7787 ext. 245 • fax: 561-7432 silvera@mail.biu.ac.il • www.zyworld.com/nesto Rabbi Avi Silverman, director
Daniel Stambler, asst. dir. • Ilana Milo, Bat Sherut 

This time, we go to Migdal HaMayim for A Closer Look at Ilana Dunn

Q. In what year did you make aliya, from where, and for what reason?
A. My family moved here in 1992 from Sharon Massachusetts when I was seven years old. My parents wanted to live, and so did I. My parents were married here and always wanted to move back. I was excited to live in the same place as my cousins.
Q. What was the most difficult part of your adjustment here?
A. I remember that Neve Suf was the first place we moved to, and first school I attended. Not knowing the language was difficult, and in school, trying to make friends was hard.
Q. How do you feel today about living in Israel?
A. I would definitely want to come to Israel if my parents hadn’t already made aliyah. I am very Zionistic, and want to live here. I love Israel because it is the Jewish homeland, and I feel a Jewish spirit here, that I don’t feel in any other place. I think this is the only place in the world where a Jew feels like he is part of the nation and is one with the people. Both my grandmother and mother are Zionistic. My grandmother volunteered in the Israeli army, and actually wanted to start a kibbutz at one point, but it didn’t work out.
Q. If you could be a vegetable, which vegetable would you be?
A. A pickle-because pickles can be sweet and sour. Just like me. I’ve loved pickles ever since I was a kid… and still do.