26 September 2018

Ten young Liberal Jews took part in LJY-Netzer’s Shnat Experience event, getting a flavour of what it is like to spend a gap year in Israel.

The group spent the day living, cooking and working together – as well as learning more about the Shnat Netzer programme. They were also visited by past Shnatties, who spoke about their gap year experiences.

LJY-Netzer movement worker Ellie Lawson said: “From all pitching in to cook a delicious curry to talking about our Jewish values and inspirations – the day allowed our members to find out more about both each other and the new-look Shnat Netzer programme.”

Shnat Netzer has been operating for more than 20 years and sees participants from all over the world taking part. It is run by Netzer Olami – the global youth movement for Progressive Jews.

The gap year helps young people discover their strengths, understand their Jewish values, make new friends of many nationalities, learn Hebrew and experience the many different sides of Israel.

There is still plenty of time to register interest and find out more, including at a Shnat information evening later in the year. For information, please email Ellie on e.lawson@liberaljudaism.org.