Experiences in Israel inspire young adult Freehold teen feels a deep connection to land of his forefathers BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Some life experiences alter the way people see the world, while other experiences prompt people to change the way they see themselves and the part they play in the world that surrounds them. Jeremy Gross of Freehold Borough belongs to the latter group. Gross, 19, a Freehold High School graduate, recently returned from a ninemonth trip to Israel with members of the Young Judaea Youth Group. In…
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The sense of touch
The chanichim (participants) arrived on Monday with a lot of ruach (spirit) and excitement. Three days later, they already know the “cool spots” in Jerusalem and are taking advantage of restaurants and shopping nearby. Some chanchim joined us tonight for our optional activity at a great sushi restaurant on Emek Refaim St., where we indulged in great food and conversations. Earlier today, I met with the Medical Track chanichim. We kicked off their year with a brief orientation and introduction to western and holistic medicine practices in Israel, immediately followed by a private massage…
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