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Well, the beginning of March was Purim. Purim is a big party. It is similar to Halloween, in that everyone dresses up in crazy costumes, and there are parties, but that is where the similarities end. Purim is actually a religious holiday. Traditionally, you go to synagogue to hear the reading of the “Megillah”, the scroll telling the story of Purim, the defeat of our enemy Haman, and the victory of the Jews. Other than this, Purim is essentially a big party. You are supposed to celebrate life, and it is actually a “mitzvah” (good deed) to get drunk on Purim. I went to a party with some of my friends. Everyone was dressed up in outrageous costumes, and there was live music, and it was a lot of fun. Some of my other friends went into Tel Aviv for Purim, and I wish I had as well. They said that people were just partying in the streets, on the bus, everywhere you went. This didn’t surprise me, since Tel Aviv is a party city, but I am sorry I missed it. Next year!

MARCHing forward!

Leah Schneier
2007-04-21 21:48:43

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fun bobbing around in the water, and it does wonders for your skin! Monday night, we wound up going out with a few guys we met at the hostel we were staying at, and it was a very interesting evening, with 3 completely opposite, but very entertaining guys.

We headed back to Tel Aviv for a night, on Tuesday, but then woke up early the next day to travel up north. We went to Zfat and Tiberias for a couple hours each. It was a great time, and I was very happy that 2 of my favorite places in Israel, became 2 of Lisa's favorites also. Then it was back to my friends house for wednesday night. Thursday we spent enjoying the beautiful city and weather of Tel Aviv and Jaffa. We had some of my favorite food, and walked to Jaffa, to the old city and the artist colony. I also tried to get Lisa to eat this arabic dessert called Malabi, but she wasn't a big fan. Its kind of like a custard, but she said it tasted like shampoo. Doesn't sound so appetizing like that, but I like it. hehe. We walked back along the boardwalk to Tel Aviv, and got to see one of my famous Tel Aviv sunsets. That night, we went out to celebrate my acceptance to grad school, and our great week together, and had delicious desserts and wine. Aren't we becoming so grown up?!

Friday was Lisa's last day with me, after a great week. We went to the markets of Tel Aviv, both the everyday food market, and the artist market I always love, called Nachlat Binyamin. Then we headed back to our hostel to pick up our luggage and take Lisa to the airport. When we arrived at the train station, that would take us to the airport, we discovered that it was not 12:30 as we thought, but 1:30, and that daylight savings had occurred overnight, and we had no idea! Thankfully, we still had plenty of time at the airport for Lisa to get through check in and all that stuff. I had such a great time traveling around and showing Lisa Israel. It was such a great birthday present, and really a great way to end my 9 months here (for now). This upcoming week is Passover, and I am so excited to be here for the holiday. But more on that later.

Happy Passover! and Happy Easter!

Oh, and I realize I missed several birthdays lately... so
Happy Birthday to...

Leah Lopez
Lisa Shulman!!
Cousin Chloe Benson
Toni Bonhivert!
Cousin Clare Harris!
Steph Mertz (my birthday buddy!)