“The Maccabi Games in Rome was one of the best experiences of my life. I met Jewish teenagers from around the country and will stay in contact with many of them for years to come. Also, meeting kids from around the world and living in two countries has really opened me up to how Jews live around the world. This trip had an enormous effect on me as a Jew because I now want to continue learning about and studying my religion so I can pass these stories on to my children.”