Homestay success

Hi everyone! Sorry it has been a while since the latest update on our progress. The Diller fellows have been enduring such jam-packed days in Tel Aviv with the Israelis that the moment we get home, our heads are on the pillow and we are fast asleep.

Since arriving at our homestay-homes on Sunday evening, the fellows have had the pleasure of seeing niches of Tel Aviv that we would otherwise not see, such as walking through "Dialogue in the Dark," meeting with the Deputy Mayor, speaking with Holocaust survivors, visiting an Ethiopian community center, seeing a play with Blind and/or Deaf performers, bargaining at the markets and much much more. There is so much this city has to offer that we are all torn by the fact that we only have 3 more full days left in such vibrancy!

Today is a new day, and I speak for everyone when I say that we are excited to celebrate the Sabbath on a different--more intimate level--with our host families. Each of us have different plans on celebrating, and we all look forward to experiencing each way.

Shabbat Shalom!

We are all missing home and can't wait to see you all soon!

Love,

Elyse Werksman