1977-1978

There is a built-in frustration in spending a year in Israel.
There is too much to experience and too little time. No matter
how positive the academic side of the year, it often serves as
a veil between lovers. However, longevity is no measure of
experience. njwa ruip oik
Eternity can be realized in a moment!
Gloria and Rachel share my hope that you have experienced
many moments of eternity this past year.
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If one believes in the spiral approach to history -- that patterns never change and only
events and individuals make the difference -- one can begin to make inroads towards understanding
the year's experience in Jerusalem and at its University. Yet, it is too early for
introspection. After several vain attempts to put the year into perspective (I even took a
number 9 bus from town to Mt. Scopus in an attempt to be "alone" with my thoughts) the obvious
conclusion is that it is too early to pass judgment on what continues to be a very complex and
personal experience with a group of kids (sorry, students) I first encountered on a hot night
last summer in an overcrowded meeting about incoming trunks. The characters of the group (the
ordinary people seldom seem to make an impression when one looks back) and a few specific
events will be the basis for the inevitable conclusions that one has to draw in order to
advance on the continuum. Yet, it is still too early. The individuals and the events that
will eventually crystallize into a final judgment, when viewed at this juncture, can be likened
to my office after a yearbook meeting...the elements are all there, it is just hard to make
sense out of it all.
When each of-you comes to terms with this year's experience and feels comfortable with
your final judgment, it is my hope that you will view the year's experience in a positive light.
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