As the title of this blog states I just got back from a weekend in Jerusalem. We left Friday morning (after the shooting) and just got back about an hour ago. We spent Friday night at the Western Wall and prayed Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv. It was quite an experiance. I recommend it for everyone. The place was packed with all kinds of people, religious Jews, tourists, teenagers, and soldiers. I have started getting used to seeing everyone on the street carrying guns, but seeing them all at the Kotel was a little upsetting. Anyway, we spent Saturday at different shuls, I went to a Karlbach service. It was nice and because Rosh Chodesh fell on Shabbat Shekalim, we read from three torahs so it was quite long. And I had a slight cold (dont worry I'm better now) so that made it a little uncomfortable.
Today we hiked down Mount Gilboa, which is quite steep and rocky, but then we got to go swimming in a natural spring.
I hope that I can upload some pictures soon, though I do not think we are really allowed to, but meh. Anywho, some poeple have started hearing from colleges, so my stress level is a little higher, but I'm trying not to worry and not really think about it.
shalom
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How did your classmates and counselors react to the shooting in Jerusalem?
A-M
Hi Molly--this is your old friend, Consumer Jeanne, who is checking in on your blog. I asked your mom if you were blogging (is that a word?) and she gave me your link thinking you might enjoy knowing that others, besides your family, are truly interested in hearing about your adventures in Israel. So, I'll be checking in on occassion and hoping you have lots of great times in the next few months (but not too great--it is part of school, eh?
Regards--Jeanne
You don't need to worry about colleges--you've already gotten into one of the best ones.
Dad (U of C, 1976, 1979)
You think it's that good a school? I dunno...I heard UIC is good.
So your family makes me laugh, but not nearly as much as you do so i am sure you will try to let that come across throught the world wide web. but imiss you so keep writing and haveing fun!
<3 alex
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