I was able to really appreciate what Israel has to offer, the knowledge that our tour guide and our staff had to share, and why this Homeland is so important. – Marlena P, Cherry Hill, NJ

Going from Poland and then to Israel, experiencing their Memorial Day, was an incredibly powerful way to experience my religion and truly celebrate life. – Lea Davis, Portland, OR

My BBYO Passport trip has been so impactful – the friends I’ve made, the people I’ve met – every step I took was a new memory forming on this two-week journey.Evan S, Dallas, Texas

I now feel that I am the ambassador of my family history; it is my responsibility to discover the story of my family during the Holocaust.– Ariel Stern, Chicago, IL

I feel that it is every Jewish person’s responsibility to join together and bear witness, sending the world a message that all atrocities and injustices are inhumane and not acceptable. – Jake W, E. Meadow, NY

While we always hear the number “6 million,” the March of the Living made me understand that this 6 million was individual people, not merely a statistic. – Noa S, Germantown, TN

Traveling with a Survivor on the MOTL allowed me to take in the experience and process my emotions to the fullest extent. – Noah W, Harrisburg, PA

It was important for me to travel to Israel because it is the home of the Jewish people. I made lots of new friends – it was great getting to know teens from all over the country!– Bella T, Raleigh, NC