Surviving Pesach Break – Balancing Growth and Real-Life Challenges

In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, we sit down with Rabbi Yisrael Feld, a beloved Rebbe at Yeshivat Torat Shraga, to discuss one of the biggest challenges for students spending their year in Israel: Pesach break.

After eight months of intense Torah learning and spiritual growth, returning home for the first time can feel overwhelming. You’ve changed—but your family and old friends may not fully understand that change. How do you navigate this new reality without losing the progress you’ve made?

🎙️ Topics we cover:

🔹 Balancing your personal spiritual growth with family time

🔹 Handling old friends who aren’t in the same place as you

🔹 Dealing with family members who may not be as religious

🔹 Responding to comments about your religious growth

🔹 Keeping Torah a priority in an unstructured environment

💡 PLUS: This is our first-ever live episode, recorded in front of an audience at Yeshivat Torat Shraga!

🎧 Tune in now for practical advice, real talk, and guidance on how to make the most of your Pesach break.

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