“you are misinformed. According to a majority of people who have gone there, it is considered a “success” if they stayed on the same level as they came”
Balabusta- not sure how you came up with such a ridiculous statement. I, as well as most of my friends spent time in israel after high school. I obviously cant generalize, but most people i know who went had a positive experience. Yes people party there, but based on experience,the partying in America is much much worse. At least in Israel your partying with other jews in a jewish country. In America the partying is with all non-jews.
Most people i know, including myself, were able to stay frum in America by riding the inspiration and countless hours of learning we did in eretz yisroel