Well, we made it! After a somewhat grueling 24 hours of travel and the help of many strangers and Jenn Mager (check out her blog here) with whom we are forever indebted, we are finally here, in Jerusalem,! These past few days we have been enjoying some beautiful (but very warm) weather and attempting to get settled in our apartment. Let’s just say that I really miss amazon prime! Overall, though, it has been a wonderful few days and start to our 8 week journey.
Just before we left, I wrote at article for the rabbi’s column talking about preparing for this trip mentally as well as physically. I think that message is something I will really have to work on for the next eight weeks. I am finding it very easy to get lost in the mundane details of life – such as finding a high chair or a bath mat – and need to constantly remind myself that I am in Jerusalem – Jerusalem! – and should take advantage of my time here. I am really looking forward to Shabbat tomorrow; to that time when I am forced to slow down and everything closes in the city. It will be nice to turn my mind off, head to services, and enjoy some family time at the park. The week may be busy, but if I have learned one thing during all my time in Israel it’s that there is nothing like Shabbat in Jerusalem.
I hope that you all have a wonderful Shabbas – and are able to find that time as well; time to rejuvenate, rest, and reflect.
By: Karen Kriger Bogard
Taking it all in
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