In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rav David Milston, longtime leader of Midreshet HaRova, for a thoughtful conversation about what a year in Israel is supposed to lead to — not just during the year, but long after it ends.

Rav Milston reflects on his personal journey to Eretz Yisrael, the early years of building Midreshet HaRova, and what it takes to create an environment that shapes identity rather than just experience.

The conversation explores how students can stay meaningfully connected to Israel after leaving, what responsibility looks like in the moment Am Yisrael is living through, and how this year can serve as direction rather than a pause from real life.



This episode challenges listeners to see their year in Israel not as an endpoint, but as the beginning of a longer story they are meant to carry forward.

In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Ben Leybovich to talk about how comparison and pressure have reshaped the way people experience personal and spiritual growth.

They explore why growth today often feels performative instead of personal, how constantly measuring ourselves against others leaves so many feeling stuck or behind, and what authentic growth can look like when it’s rooted in individuality rather than competition.

This conversation offers a healthier, more honest way to think about growth for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure they’re growing the “right” way.



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In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with four seminary ambassadors - Eden Fusman, Hodaya Greenwald, Rhyan Rackman, and Eliana Winer - for an honest conversation about the seminary application process.

Together, they talk about what was going through their minds when deciding where to apply, what confused or overwhelmed them most at the time, and the biggest surprises they experienced once they arrived in seminary.

The conversation also explores what actually matters when choosing a seminary, what students tend to focus on too much, and what advice they would give their younger selves during the application stage. The group shares practical insight for girls who are feeling unsure where they belong and offers guidance on how to find clarity when decisions feel overwhelming.

This episode is a must-listen for any student currently applying to seminary - and for parents who want a clearer, more honest picture of what the process really feels like.

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