Israel has made me completely forget about St. Paddy's Day. No one here cares really.

On Thursday we went to a Mosque literally down the hill from Tzuba in Ein Rafa. A Muslim woman originally from London told us the jist of how Islam works and what their beliefs are. Ladies had to wear Hijab head coverings, ankle-length skirts, and wrist-length shirts in 90 degree weather while sitting behind the men who were simply in T-shirts and shorts. The trip made me reflect back to Freshman year World History when we learned all about Islam and the 5 pillars: fasting, pilgrimage, belief, worship, and charity. It was refreshing.

I've spent the week with my family in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There was shopping, beaching, and SO MUCH EATING! Noodles, burgers, pre-seder dinners, odds are I've gained my Gadna weight back.

Next Week I look forward to Passover and Hiking from the Sea of Galilee to the Med. Sea!!