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Navigating Life in Israel as an Olah & Working Mom of 6 Young Men

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— high school, hiking, parenting, Sussya, Sussya High School —

How I Became a Sussmaneet

June 15, 2020

My boys’ high school loves t-shirts. To be more accurate, the kids love collecting t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other clothing items with the name of their school, Sussya. But the items aren’t just sold in a school store for the taking; rather they are earned. The school is built around a four-year program of classroom and… Read More How I Became a Sussmaneet

— high school, raising boys, schooling, Sussya High School —

The Sweet Taste of Gemara

February 6, 2018

Three years ago, in the middle of Matan’s first year in high school, he tried to explain to his clueless parents that the “Gemarathon” was starting and that it would be nice for us to come to learn with him and to bring some treats. We had very little idea what he was talking about,… Read More The Sweet Taste of Gemara

— high school, Israel, new beginnings, school, school in Israel, Sussya —

New Beginnings, Again

September 1, 2015

The first day of school always evokes two very distinct memories for me. Since the entire country starts school on the same day, there is a real sense of excitement that permeates the whole country, of beginnings (and endings) and of camaraderie. Our first year in Israel, we had a meeting on August 31st at… Read More New Beginnings, Again

— Aliyah, high school, immigrant, immigrants, Sussya —

The Scarlet Letter I

October 26, 2014

Yes, ten years later I understand full well that I’m still an immigrant – and that I will always, always, be one. Most of the time, my immigrant status doesn’t really come into play. I live in a wonderful yishuv where I know almost everyone. Many of my friends are English speakers and those who… Read More The Scarlet Letter I

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