The Chagim continue-on to Sukkot

With the Yamim Noraim behind us we are now moving toward Sukkot. There is nothing like walking around at night to the sounds of hammering as Sukkot start popping up everywhere. You can buy a Sukkah, Schach, decorations and a lulav and etrog on almost every street corner in Jerusalem. For some of you, families are coming-for others, this is probably your first Sukkot away from family and with your yeshiva/seminary closed this may be a difficult time.
Use this time -make the most out of it. This is an incredible country and Jerusalem is a great city.
Explore and enjoy-don't get stuck and end up sitting in your dorm room-this is your year- take advantage of it.
Remember that you can be in touch with us and we will do our best to help you during this time.

Check out our website for some great Chol Hamoed ideas

Getting into the spirit of the Yamim Noraim

Rosh Hashana begins tomorrow night and you can feel it all around. Supermarkets, the shuk everywehre just packed with people shopping and getting ready for the chag. It is such an incredible feeling to know that the entire country will be celebrating this holiday! If you have the opportunity it is worth the hike to go to 'Shiloach' in Ir David for Tashlich on Thursday. You will be standing by the waterway from the time of the 2nd Beit Hamikdash.

And if you are looking for a different way to experience Selichot during Aseret Yemei Teshuva how about a Selichot Bike tour. You can join the Samson Bicycle tour on Wednesday evening September 15th for this great evening. We also found a great place to rent a bike/helmet etc so Contact us for details.

Wishing you a Shana Tova

Debra and Daniella

Staying Healthy While Away from Home

You have been in Israel for a week, adjusting to new surroundings and making new friends. The Chagim are around the corner and you may begin to feel blue. You are not alone. Many of the feelings that you have are feelings that students in campuses around the world feel as well. You may not have as much pressure this year school wise-but there are other pressures.
Take a few moments to read this great article about the 5 Big Health Issues that Students Face.
And please do not hesitate to be in touch with us.

Debra and Daniella
here4theyear@gmail.com