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JITLI has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I started out very reluctant, in fact I almost didn’t even apply but before I could back out Ian and Yigal (the JITLI staff) convinced me to apply. So a few weeks passed and I came to the workshop in which the final participants would be decided. We…
The emotional, action filled weeks in Israel were filled with so many memorable times that it is hard to single out a specific event. This is due not only to the high intensity in which we did activities, but also because many of them seem equally as important and encompass the goals of the program. However, while these two events…
I was asked to describe my experience on JITLI in a few words. In my opinion it is impossible to describe such an experience on paper, if at all. And still, I am answering the request because I am sure that the exposure among teens and individuals more generally to JITLI is not enough and we must do the maximum…
My JITLI Story. Now after a month of Jitli’s program I’m writing my jitli story at my home which feels the same at jitli, like home. first of all Jitli stands for Jacobs International Teen Leadership Institute. This program took place in Israel during July, 40 kids of different places, religions, cultures, opinions and backgrounds,these 40 kids gathered in one…
Jitli, where to start? Jitli has been one craziest thing I have ever been a part of. I did things many people would think as a grewat experience or simply wild. Before going on the trip I expected to have similarities in culture with people I was going to meet because my parents are from the Iran. When I got…