post #2

i didn't write yesterday because yesterday was a boring day and all we did was have orientation for lots of different things.

but today was a lot a fun. first we had introduction to our jewish studies classes and i have the best teacher! he took us to the top of the "tel" which is a mountain near kibbutz tzuba (where i'm staying) that overlooks jerusalem. after a short hike, we made it to the top and all sat down on a very high part of the mountain, where we began class. as David (my teacher) was talking about what is Judaism and how it's more than just a religion, i couldn't help but look around. We were in Israel, on the top a mountain that had a breathtaking view... and in class. It was so cool and i'm so excited for more times like that! It's not gonna be like that all the time though, we do have a real classroom but still.

Later today we did our first community service project for an organization called Table to Table. We went to a farm and picked lots and lots of clementines off of trees for needy. It was so much fun and the clementines were the best any of us have ever tasted.

love paige!