Nov 1-3

Sorry I haven't written for so long, Ive been busy. Monday was my first day teaching at the junior high.

Sunday I had a 'free day,' so I got to sleep in, then in the evening I went to a judaism class in tev aviv with jaclyn. We met emily sasha lauren and laurie there.

Then on monday, I started teaching at ben yahuda junior high.I go from 830-2 every day except wednessday. The kids were grea. All except one group we were sent knew english really well, and just needed practice.

This morning it was pouring rain. Elana and I walked halfway to ben yahuda, then realized our path was flooded, so we went back to the bus stop and took the bus. Once there, we met Hailey and Lauren, and waited in the break room. A group of about 10 kids showed up, and we split them up so we could each help 2 or 3 with their homework. I really enjoyed the 1 on 1 approach.
After this class ended we got another group, who we did the same thing with. Then we had an hour break. After lunch, we went to the classroom we were supposed to be in, and found that they were at gym class. We went to another classroom instead and worked with some special ed kids. 2 per person. Elana and I asked for this arrangement to be permanent, since we liked it so much.
After school we had Ulpan and then went to the grocery store. I bought 6 bottles of water for Eilat.
Then I came home, and here I am. Tired, cold and wet. But despite all this I'm so happy to be here in Israel, helping the community. I'm so glad I enjoy what I'm doing, and I hope I'm making a difference, however small, in these kids lives. I'll try to write every couple of days from now on, but I might be busier in the next little bit.