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Hanukkah: Together We are a Mighty Light

Hanukkah: Together We are a Mighty Light

Published on: 12/12/2024

Growing up in Israel, Hanukkah was always a magical time for my family and me. I can still picture the excitement that filled our home as we gathered each night around our Hanukkiah (*).

Beacon of Strength in Challenging Times

Beacon of Strength in Challenging Times

Published on: 11/22/2024

Fifteen years ago, the National Leadership Center (NLC) in Ariel was born from Heather Johnston's vision: to develop leadership in Israel, reconnect with roots, and foster faith.

The cycles of life: Simchat Torah – closing a cycle, starting another

The cycles of life: Simchat Torah – closing a cycle, starting another

Published on: 09/26/2024

Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah reading and the beginning of a new cycle.

The Paths of Israel and the Ways of the People

The Paths of Israel and the Ways of the People

Published on: 06/30/2024

Israel's many different trails allow for encounters among people carrying the backpacks of experiences from the trail of their lives - life experience, joys and at the same time suffering and trauma.

Journey Toward Hope

Journey Toward Hope

Published on: 06/30/2024

In the heart of anxiety, where grief and trauma grip every corner of society, there lies a beacon of light amid the darkness—the National Leadership Center (NLC).

The Miracles of Hanukkah

The Miracles of Hanukkah

Published on: 12/06/2023

The Miracles of Hanukkah

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OUR VISION

Our vision is to inspire and equip Israel's rising leaders to step into their biblical identity and shape the future of their nation.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to facilitate experiential learning initiatives that strengthen spiritual identity, foster national healing, and inspire a global understanding of Israel’s role in biblical history.

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Birmingham, AL 35223

205-578-0200

[email protected]

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