Wednesday 1/28/15
Another excellent day with 8th and 12th graders. It is just a novelty for me to spend time with teenagers. These kids have captured my heart. Fortunately in one school, I have been assigned the advanced students, so communication is easy and they have so much to discuss! We are given assignments by the teachers, but they are usually flexible, so if the kids prefer to practice conversation and not stick to the lesson plan, that is ok.
Today, I spent an hour with 2 young men who are anticipating their military service within the year. They have already gone with classmates for a one week introduction experience and see their service as a time to learn new skills, gain maturity and contribute to their country. Not all will be in active military services. Some are sent to other settings (schools, hospitals etc...) depending on their abilities and the needs...... One young man mentioned that he has promised himself to read a book a week, so that when away in the military the " books in my head" will be with me.
Later today I met for coffee with my friend Dorene's colleague, Nir, who is the person who helped me arrange for transport from Tel Aviv to Hiafa. We had communicated by mail and phone and today finally met. So gracious to take the time from his busy schedule to meet with me.
Temperature is getting a bit cooler but still clear and sunny most of the time. Thinking about everyone on the East coast and hope that the temperature will soon rise and melt all that snow away!
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