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בין מיליטנטיות ל’מי שברך לחיילים’ | יאיר אריאלי‎

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ישראל — לפני שנתיים וחצי השתחררתי מצה”ל. סה”כ מדובר בבשורה משמחת, כך יאמרו אחוז ניכר מהאוכלוסיה. במקרה שלי הדבר היה מורכב – חוויתי כמה חוויות משמעותיות ביותר במהלך שירותי, כאלה שלעיתים הקשו עלי את השיבה החלקה לאזרחות.
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Small acts lead to big changes by Maroi Ech-Charkaouy, Morocco

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Today, I decided to take my little siblings to the beach. It is Ramadan so the beach was quite empty; there were only a few kids there, swimming and having fun. My siblings easily made new friends, and they started to hangout and play games together. My little brother approached me and asked if we […]
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If you travel to the US, don’t get sick! by Yasmine Alice, Algeria

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In the first day of the new year of 2017, I landed in Tucson Arizona. It was my first time in the United States of America. I was about to begin my semester abroad as an exchange student at the University of Arizona. I was full of energy and excitement, ready for all the adventures […]
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Photos From Around the MENA Region – photo essay pt.1 –

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Last week YaLa Alumni participated in a photo challenge. Participants from all over the region, including from Syria, Ghana, Palestine, and Israel, submitted photos from their weekend. Many photos included buildings and architecture, and they are pictured here.
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Photos From Around the MENA Region – photo essay pt.2 –

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Last week YaLa Alumni participated in a photo challenge. Participants from all over the region, including from Sudan, Morocco, Palestine, and Israel, submitted photos from their weekend. Many photos included nature and animals, and they are pictured here.
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In a men’s world by Haya Abimelech, Syria

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It all started where I lived: in Syria. Our neighborhood people were more traditional than those in other areas, so if you are a girl, you aren’t supposed to go out a lot or let strange men see you. I was a very rare case. You could see me at 10 years old, waiting for […]
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Perceiving Gender Equality, by Ala Oueslati, Tunisia

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Humans have always adjusted to the needs of their communities and societies throughout history. These adjustments shaped the way we live and changed our perception of life. In modern history, everyone played a role in making adjustments and coping with the rapidly-changing circumstances of our world, because isolation was no longer an option. The interaction […]
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One Friday morning in Utopia by Moriya Rosenberg, Israel (Hebrew follows English)

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Friday 3rd of march – I jump out of bed at 5 a.m. after a sleepless night and drive to Utopia. And trust me, not a single word in this sentence is an exaggeration. After a stereotype-busting Danish social experiment went viral on Facebook, (you can watch it HERE )  dozens of excited  groups called […]
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The Adventures of a Frequent Passenger by Maroua cherkaoui, Morocco

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Everyone who knows me, knows how lazy I am. The best example of my laziness is that I registered to take driving lessons a year ago, and only went to two classes. Therefore, I am still stuck with public transportation to get around, which is easier than making an effort to drive anyway. During my […]
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Running Without Borders by Yair Arieli, Israel

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At the beginning of the winter my girlfriend and I broke up, which was great timing, since winter is a great time to drain in sorrow. It’s like a cycle: In September (Jewish New Year is in September-October) you start the year all happy, filled with New Year resolutions, which last until November. From December […]
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