Introduction

This book takes the reader along on unique travel adventures, through touching and humorous anecdotes, with a Canadian learning to live like a local in Israel. From apartment dwellings to riding the rakevet, Hebrew language ulpan to donning an army uniform, it may form a bridge of understanding inside and outside of the Jewish community. Humbly learn from the Jewish community with me. Come, see the beauty of the Land and People of Israel through my eyes. Sample a taste of Israeli life in peaceful moments and in the midst of rocket fire. Experience the wonder of my first time there, and explore deeper as over 18 months span familiar surroundings retained a unique place in my heart and soul.

Sensory Experiences

See the historical landscape and meet the diverse peoples

Hear Hebrew, the sounding of the shofar, the cooing of the dove

Smell the varied fragrant incense, the sweet jasmine flower

Taste the famous falafel, milk and honey, fresh-picked fruit

Touch the waxy, bumpy Western Wall where multitudes have wept