Shalom, Shalom! Ma shlomchem?

Shalom, Shalom! Ma shlomchem?
This week I am writing this blog in between my Australian students' lessons up in the Kibbutz near Galilee. It really is a beautiful day and very hot for the month of November. The Kibbutz looks lovely in the autumn sunlight. Everything is going well here and I am getting used to the rhythm here on the Kibbutz. It is great fun to have Efat here with me to share the experience. Last week was a very special week. It had 2 major events in it. My new little nephew's Brit Mila (circumcision) and a friend from work's wedding. Both are very significant moments in our lives as Jews and especially here in Israel. Both were very special and moving moments in their own very different way. With so many moments of uncertainty, sadness, or fear here in Israel, it was very touching to be able to celebrate life and its joyful side, twice in one week. On Thursdays, I am still teaching at the Ulpan in Tel Aviv and was really happy to welcome back one of our students, Bram, whom you may have read about in one of our recent newsletters. He continues to make really great progress and had a job interview this week. We really wish him all the best with his interview and every success. Bechazlacha Bram!

I hope you all have a great week and look forward to writing my blog next week. Shavua Tov le kulam!
Saray Pentzak
Ulpan Aviv - Teacher