Kibutz

Ok, I'm finally back. I've been on the Kibutz now for, darn, 3 or 4 weeks already. It has been great so far, I work in the fields building and checking the irrigation systems and more importantly I learn Hebrew, I'm translating H.C. Anderson's stories from Hebrew to English in my free time. Other things include going to cities around here and hiking. We had some great times in the aria here. Last week was Shabat Hachsharot where all the year programs of Bne Akiva got together for a Shabat. 350 (!) people from all over the world. On the downside, the weather has turned on us. The winter started with lots of rain and thunderstorms. We still get a couple of good days though so it's not that bad.

The Kibutz is a strange place to be. All is shared which has it good and bad sides. For instance everyone can use a car, on the other hand not for unlimited time. But it is a good place to live I think. Free health care, good food, nice view, nice people. I could very well live like this for a while. The most interesting thing here is the Ulpan Giur. A place where people can convert to Judaism. This Kibutz has the Giur program in French so there are loads of French here. And also a lot of Americans for the Midrasha (study house).

I miss Holland now more then ever... It's hard being away from home during the Holidays and m Birthday. It was nice though of my parrents to be with me for my BDay. It felt a bit like home in that way. Oh well the group makes home I guess... all of the guys like I said are great (and yes the girls too :P). But that still doesn't make up for being the only Dutch... I miss my culture and m friends and family... Oh well... I'll live :P

Anyway it's almost Chanukah now so everyone is a bit more happy than usual, a bit like Christmas back home.

I love all of you and think about you day and night, don't forget that even if you don't here from me for a while.

I have to go now but be sure that this week there will be posts and pictures (FINALLY!!!!).

Goodbye and see you soon.

P.S. het Engels is op verzoek van engelstalige vrienden daarbij is het makkelijker voor mij.