The same as usualy has been happening lately. Still going to volunteer at the high school and I'm still really loving it. Last weekend was interesting actually. I traveled to Rechasim to visit the Branse's. They are cousins from my mother's side of the family and the father and mother moved to Israel many years ago where they decided to become observant Jews and raise their family here. I had never met them before and the experience itself was very interesting for me. I have never been to a real observant Shabbot before. There are many rules that are followed which include not turning on or off lights or tearing toilet paper.
Overall, it was a great experience in which I was able to meet family and have an amazing learning opportunity as well. I really loved Freyda too, she is 21 and lives in Jerusalem but came home for the weekend for Shabbot.
The Branse's and me! (Definitely not the best picture of me...)So the rest of the week was a good one and last night was a ton of fun celebrating the New Year with my fellow Americans and our Israeli friends at the Pub. We all got dolled up and just had a great time. Apparently, New Year's is not that big of a deal here because everyone celebrates Rosh Hashana - the Jewish new year in September.
Happy January and I will be home soon! I love it here but boy do I miss home. Expecially you mom! (I thought you might like that shout out.)
Love.
I'm so glad you've been keeping your blog up! And that's so cool about meeting your relatives who live over there... As much as I would like you to be a little closer to home, I can see that you are having a wonderful time and continuing to do amazing things in Israel. Miss you. Love you. Take care.
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