This week is our week of freedom. Some classmates chose to get out of Israel and explore Crete/Greece, Turkey, and Hungary, among other places. I decided to stay here and enjoy it, and perhaps see some other sites. I have a lot of plans this week: a trip to Haifa, a full day of Old City adventure, Yad Vashem, a Beer Festival, and maybe some sleep. Be prepared for a few posts this week.
Here is a picture of my summer ulpan class. Osnat was our amazing teacher. We absolutely got the feeling that she loved us, and the feeling was mutual. At times it was tough love, but we learned how to accept her corrections. Our class will continue together, but Osnat will not be teaching us. We will miss her, but we can always chat on Facebook.
As a brief HUC point of procedure, in order to pass the Summer, one must get at least a 70% in Hebrew. Do not fear, my friends. I passed with flying colors! I don't take my final for Torah Cantillation or Biblical History until I return from break, so I'm doing my best to study and do well. Next semester, I will be taking more Hebrew, Biblical Grammar, Bible, Advanced Hebrew Texts, Liturgy, 2nd Temple Period History, and Israel Seminar.
For my friends at home, stay dry!
"Hazak hazak v'nithazek" is typically chanted after finishing a book of the Torah. It means, "be strong, be strong, and let us strengthen each other," roughly. We also said it when we got to the end of one of our workbooks in Hebrew class.
yay!!!
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