Tel Aviv to Switzerland in 2 Hours- By Car. By Udi Goren, Israel
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Last year Israel experiences its biggest storm in 50 years. Jerusalem was sieged, Tzfat was knee-deep in snow and cars were stranded on highways that shut down without warning- no one was ready for the extreme weather (Israeli standards, yes?). I wasn’t ready either. I knew it was coming, but between work and previous obligations, […]
‘The Israel Trail: Week 1, Join the Journey’ by Udi Goren from Israel
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Here is the story of the first week of his journey: The Upper Galilee doesn’t hold pity for those who walk it. It’s face is scarred with shoe loving rocks and trees that will gladly reach for your bag. However, it also holds a blissful abundance. Each day of the trail is worthy of a […]
An invitation to walk together by Udi Goren, Israel
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Some of you may already know me, but for those who don’t- allow me to introduce myself briefly: My name is Udi Goren and I’m a professional travel and lifestyle photographer. I went to university in the US and came back to Israel 2.5 years ago. I wanted to share with you a new project […]
Beware – Convention breaking post! By Udi Goren, Israel
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to have an amazing and yet provoking learning experience: it began with filming in Bethlehem with friends who are involved with the city tourist office. They arranged for me a visit on top of the Church of Nativity, which is being renovated these days after 600 […]
Alternative Reality by Udi Goren, Israel
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It took me a few days, but just now I’m able to process what I’ve been through this past weekend. Those were some of the most intense days of my life- emotionally, ideologically and existentially. A group of 120 young people from throughout the Middle East gathered in Jordan, all of which have one thing […]
YaLa Young Leaders
Envisioned by Ambassador Uri Savir, YaLa Young Leaders work together to create and enact a new regional vision of freedom, equality, prosperity, and peace. Following the 2011 Arab Spring events, Amb. Savir was inspired by how a regional exchange of ideas through social media by young people encouraged change in the region.