L'Shana Tova!

Hello Everyone,

So for the new year I am going to require myself to post more regularly on this blog, I know I have been lacking. We should have Internet after the chugim so it will make it a bit easier.

Tonight as our Jewish New year, Rosh Hashana, begins we have the opportunity to reflect, repent and look at our lives. Last year I began looking for the small miracles and seeing g-d in everything and taking joy in the little things and the little miracles g-d provides. I am very excited to continue this journey in Israel and reconnect and gain a deeper connection with g-d. I know my being in Israel is where I am supposed to be right now.

Last week I volunteered one day in an after care program at our Mercas Klyta Ualim (Ulpan) and the kids were wonderful but it was definitely an experience. They spoke Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew, none of which I speak, lol. So it is going to be a wonderful learning experience.

I can't wait to start my full time volunteer work on Sunday along with Ulpan so I can begin to communicate better.

I am spending Rosh Hashana and Shabat with my adoptive family in Kyrat Gat and can't wait to experience the full religious Israeli holidays.

I can't wait to hear about everybody's New Years!

Shana Tova wishing you all the best new year!

Charlene

Some Photos

A fellow Otzmanikim has been so kind as to allow me to post a link to his photos from our first week in Israel. So please enjoy! Todah!

Sol's Photos

Love,

Charlene