"It’s a great way to connect to your roots. HaShomer experience helps people to appreciate the Jewish land".

"The experience of discussing the values of hashomer hachadash, and then working in the forest, feeling the values come to life in the sweat, hard work, was extremely rewarding and valuable".

"I really enjoyed working today as it was so reward seeing the fruits of our labor .I felt as if I was giving back to this beautiful country and helping my fallow people".

"The program made me feel a greater appreciation to the land and the work farmers do.

I would like to become more active in the agricultural volunteering aspect as I have a better appreciation for how hard it is for our food to get to the shelves".

"The program has really inspired me to become more involved in rehabilitation, and hence I want to create a change in my connection to the people in my community".

"The program has inspired me to be more aware of the struggles farmers face and continue learning about it, and to encourage people to come on this program and experience the same agricultural work that we did".