The young men arrriving today-women tomorrow and the learning begins in the yeshivot and seminaries around the country. The Chagim are "early" this year with Rosh Hashana, September 9th. This does not give you much time to adjust to your new surroundings, meet new friends, start learning. There are also feelings of anxiety and loneliness that will naturally come up during these first few weeks. Especially as the chagim are just 2 weeks after you arrive here-you will suddenly have to deal with a whole different way of davening. Much of the familiarity of your own shul may be missing from the davening that you will experience.
For many of you young women this year may be particularly difficult-Rosh Hashana is a 3 day chag and your school may be closed. This means you will have to find a place to stay for 3 days. The anxiety of having to be a guest possibly with a family you do not know, daven in an unfamiliar shu, may just be overwhelming.
Remember that we at Here4theyear are here for you. Please do not hesitate to be in touch with us with any issues, concerns you may have.
We look forward to being there for you throughout the year.
Debra and Daniella
here4theyear@gmail.com
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