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Madrichim<br />
65<br />
Dear Students,<br />
During the last month, I've been<br />
thinking, *what am I going to write<br />
in the yearbook?" What do I want<br />
you to remember before leaving<br />
Israel? Before my eyes, I see all of<br />
the wonderful experiences we had<br />
together. I think about the great<br />
impression you have made here<br />
with whole-hearted participation<br />
and cooperation in all of the OSA<br />
activities. Also, I think about the<br />
next step.<br />
I must admit that I have very<br />
high expectations for you. You are<br />
going back to your homes, to your<br />
campuses, to your communities,<br />
and I assume that you will have a<br />
lot of things to do: not only finishing<br />
your academic studies but also<br />
making your own Individual plans<br />
for the future. However, sooner or<br />
later, the memories will surface<br />
and you will start missing Israel.<br />
It could happen the very first day<br />
that you arrive at your home or<br />
after weeks, months, or even years<br />
later. Then, all of the experiences<br />
you had in Israel, your studies,<br />
your stay In Jerusalem, your<br />
tiyulim , and your adventures will<br />
stand at your side when you wish<br />
to support Israel. Not only by<br />
showing your sympathy to Israel<br />
and its society, but also by encouraging<br />
other students to come to<br />
Israel as you did, to study with us,<br />
and to have the same special "one<br />
year’ experience. For us, you are<br />
ambassadors (shelihim).<br />
I personally would be very happy<br />
to see you have visits in Israel<br />
when you finish your obligations<br />
back home. You are welcome as<br />
visitors and also as Olim<br />
Chadashim.<br />
Lehitraot, kan be'eretz Yisrael.<br />
Hofy Itshak Hafuta<br />
Director of OSA<br />
Dear Students,<br />
The year is almost over. Looking<br />
back, I remember those summer<br />
days when you all arrived in Israel<br />
(and those winter days for some of<br />
you). Since then we have been<br />
trying to make this year your best<br />
year ever. Through varied<br />
activities, I hope this period of time<br />
in Israel leves you with wonderful<br />
memories and many happy<br />
thoughts. You were fortunate in<br />
that your visit to Israel occurred<br />
at a most special time; during this<br />
very historical peace process. You<br />
had the opportunity to experience<br />
the delicate yet unique life that<br />
takes place in Israel.<br />
As coordinator, together with the<br />
dedicated and dependable<br />
Madrichim, I tried to show you the<br />
wonders of this country In the<br />
short time we had together: the<br />
beautiful landscapes, the Israeli<br />
way of life, and life as a student.<br />
I hope that when you leave Israel,<br />
you will take with you the many<br />
wonderful memories of all that you<br />
have experienced during this past<br />
year. And now, when it is time to<br />
say goodbye and go our separate<br />
ways, all that is left to say is that<br />
I wish you all the best of luck and<br />
look forward to seeing you in Israel<br />
once again.<br />
Shlomit<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
I made Naomi promise that If I<br />
wrote something all of you guys<br />
would only read It during my Office<br />
Hours, Sun-Thurs, 1:00-3:00 p.m.!ll<br />
The year has flown by and I can’t<br />
believe I am faced with making the<br />
same decision all over again...to<br />
stay another year (lifetime) or go<br />
back to the States. This was a<br />
very exciting year to be in Israel<br />
with the peace process underway<br />
and all of the political activity.<br />
These next few years are going to<br />
be historical. I am so happy that I<br />
was here for the beginning (and<br />
hopefully the middle and end tool).<br />
The experience of working at OSA<br />
was "priceless." Looking back on all<br />
of the hassles, problems, and<br />
shticks, I truly enjoyed my time<br />
with all of you. I hope that you got<br />
as much out of the programs as I<br />
didl By the mere fact that you<br />
decided to spend your year In<br />
Israel, rather than in Europe like<br />
the majority of your friends, you<br />
have had a much different and<br />
more meaningful experience. When<br />
I was last in the States, I was<br />
amazed at how many people asked<br />
for my opinion as the "local Middle<br />
East expert" since I had just<br />
returned from a year in Israel. I<br />
hope that you take what you have<br />
learned back with you to teach<br />
your friends and family.<br />
Live the rest of your time in this<br />
country to the fullest. Don't hold<br />
back (as if you have been)! It has<br />
been truly wonderful spending time<br />
on seminars and traveling with you<br />
this year. To those Hiking Club<br />
members that are still awaiting the<br />
arrival of the m oshiach,<br />
eventually it will come and we will<br />
be reunited in Eilat on Har<br />
Shlomo (the ascent Trill be much<br />
easier the second time around)! 11<br />
Take caret<br />
Love,<br />
Deb<br />
Deborah Zuckerman<br />
1 Westcliff Drive<br />
Dix Hills, NY 11746<br />
516-271-6430
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