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My Arrival in Israel & a Bit of July (Part 1)
Part 1: My Arrival in Israel I arrived in Israel just under a week ago and am so happy to be here. Over the past year, I underestimated the significance of proximity to family and home community, and...
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My Arrival in Israel & a Bit of July (Part 2)
This is a continuation of “My Arrival in Israel & a Bit of July (Part 1)“… Part 2: A Bit of July July was a mishmash of volunteering, project coordination and quality time with friends. I bonded...
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August in Israel (Part 1 of 3)
August came and went, and what a month it was! With the exception of a few short day trips to neighboring cities, I spent the entire month in Jerusalem without traveling. (A first!) Though I was highly...
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August in Israel (Part 2 of 3)
This post is a continuation of ”August in Israel (Part 1 of 3)“… Nachlaot My neighborhood (Nachlaot) is chock full of characters, and everyone has a story. There’s the local massage therapist who...
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August in Israel (Part 3 of 3)
This post is a continuation of ”August in Israel (Part 2 of 3)“… Bat Melech On that note, my experience working with Bat Melech has been very positive. Bat Melech is the only religious shelter system...
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Holidays in the Holy Land (Part 1 of 2)
My second month in Israel was one of joyful celebration. By the end of August, I had established a community and a life for myself in Jerusalem. By the end of September, I had solidified friendships...
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Holidays in the Holy Land (Part 2 of 2)
This is a continuation of “Holidays in the Holy Land (Part 1 of 2)“. I’ve done a decent job of listening to my own advice and investing in a smaller circle of friends in Israel. It’s funny, though. I...
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The “Return of Saturn” (aka The 28 Transition)
My birthday was one week ago today and I turned 28. Normally I don’t take much stock in age, but this year’s birthday was different.* Rather than making a big hoopla, I didn’t tell many friends and I...
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A Facebook Musing
I love people and I love sharing, so you can see why Facebook would be a natural fit for me. Though Facebook has the potential to be an incredible social tool for the positive, it is often overused in...
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Life As An Art Model
Perhaps it’s a bit grandiose to refer to my “life as an art model”. A more apt title for this post would be “my season as an art model.” Over the past few months, I booked sessions all around the city...
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