Our first blog-"How do I feel being in Israel?"

This morning during the Yoman Massa, sharing time, Shana and I asked the students, "how do you feel being in Israel?
Here are the responses:
1. Mika-"I still don't feel like I'm in Israel; it's like a dream!"
2. Talia-"I missed Israel so much.....since I didn't sleep on the plane I feel like I'm dreaming!"
3. Emmanuelle-"It takes a while to adjust to being in Israel. It's exciting!"
4. Arielle-"I still feel like I'm in America. Israel looks different to me from 11/2 years ago!"
5. Emma- "It feels amazing, because I was never here before!"
6. Sydney-"It feels free and independent because we walked to the supermarket alone!"
7. Elizabeth-"It feels really different, sort of weird. Kids are more independent and alot safer. Charging things are different. I really don't believe I'm here!"
8. Sol-"It feels heartwarming because everyone is very nice!"
9. Jake-"It feels fine and awesome!"
10. Caitlyn-"It's a journey of a lifetime with all of your friends and you should do the best you can because you are doing this with all your friends!"
11. Adi-"We traveled half way across the world but I didn't feel it. Everyone is nice. Last night we walked home!"
12. Lior-"I've been waiting to go to Israel because I missed my buddy and I wanted to see my Israeli family!

The overall consensus was that the students loved walking to the market and school by themselves!!!
Please check out the blog tomorrow following our trip to Jerusalem!
Layla tov,
Robin