“My experience with Nesiya was an incredible journey. A ‘journey’ means that it wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies but the exposure I had to people from all different backgrounds opening their heart to me has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
Stephanie Waldstein -- Rydal, PA
“It was magical. Nesiya prompted me to experience Israel in a holistic, artistic, and mindful way. I was encouraged to examine deeply the tensions within Israel, within the Nesiya community, and within myself; and it resulted in an experience rich with meaning. Nesiya is unique in that it does so much: incorporates personal growth, artistic expression, formation of a living community, intense learning and intense physical activity into an unparalleled experience.
Elie Levine -- New York, NY
“My experience was very challenging at times, however, it was amazing to meet such different people. When I come home from Nesiya I’ll say it was an amazing, meaningful and important experience. I changed in that I was able to start having conversations, not arguments.”
Jacob Henoch -- Jerusalem, Israel

Support Nesiya

Nesiya’s creative leadership programs for American and Israeli young people are supported largely by donations from private individuals, including many dedicated alumni and their parents. We invite you to invest in Nesiya programs that build relationships and explore differences among diverse Jewish young people in order to develop leaders and invigorate Jewish life.

Most of the contributions to Nesiya are dedicated to providing scholarship support for North American and Israeli young people to participate in Nesiya programs. Every North American and Israeli who receives financial support agrees to fulfill follow-up enrichment, leadership, and service activities in their home communities.

The Nesiya Institute is a registered 501(c)3 organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible. If you would like to make an online donation, you can do so through PayPal:

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The Nesiya Institute

149 Madison Avenue, suite 1178

New York, NY, 10016

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