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Gazan, Egyptian, Canadian, Muslim woman interviewing an American, Caribbean, Black, Palestinian Jew! We can talk!

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Sep 19

Gazan, Egyptian, Canadian, Muslim woman interviewing an American, Caribbean, Black, Palestinian Jew! We can talk!

Yasmine Mohammed advocates for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries, as well as those who struggle under...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jul 29

Heartbroken!

Not my usual type of post but these are not usual times! I apologize, in advance, for the venting but I have been horrified by the last...

We can all use some feel good stuff coming out of Israel!

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jul 18

We can all use some feel good stuff coming out of Israel!

The Jerusalem Youth Choir consisting of Israeli & Palestinian youth performs on "America's Got Talent." A beautiful performance and...

Huge response to the volunteer blog! Sharing the questions I received

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jul 12

Huge response to the volunteer blog! Sharing the questions I received

Delivery we made to a special forces unit in southern Israel Q&A: No, this is not for women only ... although men need to play catch up...

Heading back to volunteer ... Who would like to join me?

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jul 11

Heading back to volunteer ... Who would like to join me?

These amazing ladies (below) came with me last January to volunteer, met as "like-minded strangers" and left as friends! While I never...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jun 10

The land of contradictions ...

Since being here in January, everything has changed and nothing has changed! This country is a study of how one continues "life" while...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

May 26

With incredible sadness I share ...

It's hard even to write the words but we lost a big light, laugh, and smile in the universe this weekend! For those of my travelers who...

Important new travel information and the big question .... "When will our groups start again?"

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

May 23

Important new travel information and the big question .... "When will our groups start again?"

While I am not taking tours at this time (and miss it terribly), I did want to let you know about the new travel requirement for Israel...

If we can make the desert bloom ... anything is possible!

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Apr 19

If we can make the desert bloom ... anything is possible!

A beautiful piece written by Marwan Moheyeldien, a Muslim Iranian. Originally written in Farsi, this is his wish to Jews and...

Egyptian journalist shares her perspective ... Another one worth hearing!

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Mar 30

Egyptian journalist shares her perspective ... Another one worth hearing!

While there is a very public outcry against the Netanyahu government, we don't often hear the same coming from Muslim countries. This...

A different perspective ... perhaps a silver lining?

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Mar 23

A different perspective ... perhaps a silver lining?

Fareed Zakaria's piece about the present Israel-Gaza-Hamas situation. Always insightful ... worth a listen. Prayers ......

What's the history of today ... Women's Day?

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Mar 8

What's the history of today ... Women's Day?

We've come a long way ... or have we? Remove politics from the situation. Of course, this day brings me to the Israeli women (young and...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Mar 3

What’s next? Sharing Q&A ...

Drops of water from the waves during sunset on the Mediterranean! I took this photo of a beautiful sunset in Tel Aviv, with the waves...

One last delivery, one last WhatsApp before our flight ..

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jan 26

One last delivery, one last WhatsApp before our flight ..

The young women who run @Citizen's Kitchen/@Citrus and Salt are tirelessly supporting the troops, families of injured, families of...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jan 22

It's time to head home ...

Fifty-four years Israel has been in my heart and my life. these last 2 weeks I have experienced an Israel that I never imagined. Every...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jan 18

A week in…

We have been here just over a week! Have said goodbye to some of the women who joined, and continue with others. Two of us have decided...

4 days in and still cannot find the words ...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Jan 14

4 days in and still cannot find the words ...

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I'll do my best to explain some of what we are experiencing, our volunteer efforts,...

If you're interested in joining me to volunteer in Israel, please reach out to me directly

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Nov 28, 2023

If you're interested in joining me to volunteer in Israel, please reach out to me directly

Thanks to all who have already contacted me! I have you on the list ... If you are interested in joining, please send me an email. I will...

Thoughts/Prayers and Volunteering in Israel. Who would like to join me (see below)?

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Nov 20, 2023

Thoughts/Prayers and Volunteering in Israel. Who would like to join me (see below)?

For those who know me, have followed the 5 Senses Tour®, and/or have traveled with us, you know that my vision, goal, and passion have...

Wendy Yaniv - Founder / Group Leader

Oct 7, 2023

Important Message ... Praying for Israel

Thank you for your notes and prayers! Israelis were woken at 6:00 a.m. this morning to thousands of rockets and terrorist infiltrations....

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