Meet Your #Birthright Israel Shorashim #Bus460 Staff
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.
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!
Ellie Spitz
Where are you from?
Buffalo Grove, IL.
Where do you currently live?
Andersonville in Chicago
What is your favorite place in Israel?
Machanh Yehuda Market
What is a fun fact about yourself?
In 2011, I took a cycling trip across America with The Illini 4000. I cycled from New York to San Francisco with a group of 25 others and raised money for cancer research, patient care, and an organization called Camp Kesem. We also interview folks along the way to document the American cancer experience.
What are your words of wisdom for your future participants?
Besides layer up that sunscreen?!? Be present as much as you can- physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually - it'll make all the difference.
Anything else?
I like long walks on the beach.... ESPECIALLY IN ISRAEL :)
Jody Horowitz
Where are you from?
Highland Park, IL.
Where do you currently live?
Chicago, IL.
What is your favorite place in Israel?
Jerusalem.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I hate cheese...yes, I know it's weird!
What are your words of wisdom for your future participants?
Be present - 10 days goes by in an instant - enjoy every moment.
Anything else?
Israel holds such a special place in my heart and I can't wait to experience it with all of you.