Stories from Our Trips | Passages

- PLN Alumni Spotlight
- Jan 05, 2021
What Israel and Filmmaking Have in Common: Meet Jon Rothermel
Passages Alumni Jon Rothermel knew he wanted to be a filmmaker since he was 12 years-old making fake music videos. By the time he went... READ MORE
- By Doug Center
- Dec 04, 2020
Bethlehem: The Coming of a New Kind of King
All opinions expressed are those of the writer. The Christmas season hearkens many thoughts and emotions, many of which are centered around the tale of... READ MORE
- Dec 01, 2020
Hearing God’s voice at Yad Vashem: Nicole Nordstrom’s journey from Israel to an LA art exhibit
Nicole Nordstrom was visiting Yad Vashem, its concrete walls extending up around her in the famous prism shape, when she felt a newfound passion for... READ MORE
- From the Passages Team
- Nov 30, 2020
Experience Christmas through the places of Israel: #PassagesAdvent
Of all the places heaven could have touched earth, God chose the land of Israel. Here, the redemption narrative unfolded and eventually extended to all... READ MORE
- Nov 27, 2020
From Participant to Passages Staff: Adjusting to a New Career in 2020
This is Part II of my conversation with Darion Ouliguian. If you missed Part I, you can read it HERE. I first met Darion Ouliguian... READ MORE
- Nov 13, 2020
Beyond the Political Divide: The Importance of Language, Culture, and Empathy in Israel-Centered Discussion
I first met Darion Ouliguian in Israel when we were serving as peer leaders for Passages in the Winter 2019-20 trip season. Now he is... READ MORE
- In Partnership with the Philos Project
- Nov 06, 2020
Shadi Khalloul’s Son Aram Undergoes Dangerous Cancer Treatment
On August 4 , 2020 the lifestyle of the Khalloul family suddenly changed when their first born son, Aram, had a violent seizure. Shadi Khalloul... READ MORE
- By Mikayla Briskey
- Nov 05, 2020
Re-examining the Recent History of Catholic-Jewish Relations
All opinions expressed are those of the writer. Christianity is a faith founded on ideals of love and friendship for our fellow man, and since... READ MORE