Wednesday 2/11/15
Today was a crazy weather day! We were advised not to use umbrella as the would be dangerous in this kind of wind. While tutoring this morning a portion of a roof detached from an area adjacent to our classroom, and the wind kept knocking the detached roof against the side of our classroom building. The kids said it had happened last year and was repaired, apparently not well enough!
The kids are amazing. Especially impressed with some of the immigrants from Russia. So hard working and focused. I had an 18 year old today, who is preparing for his oral English exam, which will may qualify him for officer training in military, as well as college afterwards. He is the oldest of 3 children and described his mom as protective. I explained the concept of "helicopter parenting " and he laughed!
Since weather is so bad, Once we returned to the hotel after lunch we did not venture out again. Had my Hebrew class late afternoon. I am a slow learner... I can now count to ten and know about 10 other words. Language has never been a strong point. This evening We saw an Israeli documentary with English subtitles. I actually recognized a few words, so at least my ear is getting used to the sound of the language!
The film was about the 2006 war with Lebanon. Haifa was the primary target. News broadcasts showed many of the neighborhoods we now walk in. Very sobering.
The power of the documentary was how it highlighted the way Jews, Arabs and Christains helped each other during the attacks. There seems to be a harmony in this city unlike other parts of the country...
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