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Reflections<br />
As I recently marked an important date on my calendar, I<br />
noted, with some surprise that it was already the middle<br />
of January.<br />
Half of my stay in Israel was coming to an abrupt<br />
close.<br />
Noting this, I began to ponder all my experiences of<br />
the past six months. I reflected on the people that I met,<br />
the many strong friendships formed, the experiences we<br />
shared and the academic progress that I made at the<br />
Hebrew University.<br />
All of these thoughts evoked many memories, feelings,<br />
and the realization of what I had actually learned about<br />
this country — Israel.<br />
When I stepped down on Israeli soil last July, (not for<br />
the first time) I was, as all of us are when we reach Israel,<br />
filled with a deep sense of pride and overwhelming<br />
exultation at being back in the Jewish homeland.<br />
At almost the same time, however, trepidation hit at<br />
the fear and excitement of what this year was going to<br />
bring.<br />
I learned shortly thereafter, all of the 70 students<br />
arriving from Canada with me, were asking themselves the<br />
same questions.<br />
As I look back on that now (and laugh), I realize that<br />
all my worrying was for naught. I am most definitely<br />
happy, have wonderful friends and this year at the
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