“I wasn’t determined to go to Israel until after
plenty of my friends had already gone. When I searched for the right Taglit
Birthright group for me, after viewing multiple options, Mayanot was the
obvious choice.
Every day of the trip, we learnt something new,
whether it was a Hebrew word, some new detail about the culture, or the land we
were journeying on that day, it was truly incredible. The days were long but no
one wanted to miss a minute of this amazing gift.
Being placed with strangers in a strange country
can be scary, but we all had this common bond that grew and strengthened
throughout the 12 day journey.
What
I received, while I was on Taglit - Birthright Israel: MAYANOT, was a feeling
of certainty and of belonging. I only hope everyone gets to go on this trip and
find what they are looking for too, a country full of life, love and the power
to keep the Jew’s and their spirit alive.”
Samantha
Bowen, Taglit-
Birthright Israel: MAYANOT Alumnus
