"MEOR Northwestern ignited the spark that began one year ago on Birthright. Throughout the year I participated in MEOR Shabbat experiences, Torah study, challah baking and, most recently, the MEOR trip to Israel.

There I was in Israel with 40 other people who shared the same interest and desire to learn. Morning classes created the framework for this spiritual journey followed by activities in the afternoon and evening.

In Israel, I learned more about Judaism in 2 weeks than I did in months of learning at home. I left the trip with people who I now consider family and a new inspiration to learn Torah and grow. I would most enthusiastically recommend the MEOR Israel trip to students of any Jewish background."