Non-Kibbutz Yom Kippur Experience

Since I don't have my laptop or camera cable with me, I won't be able to post any photos -- when I get back to kibbutz I will.

While most of the North Americans decided to stay on Kibbutz for yom Kippur, I decided to venture off in order to meet (for the first time) my distant Israeli family. Things are sure different here in Israel (as if you didn't know based upon the previous list :) ). As hard as it is to believe, not everyone fasts for the holiday!

Perhaps the most striking part is how much the country comes to a standstill. Not a single car, excepting ambulances, can be found on the streets. It doesn't matter if it's a small rural street, neighborhood street, city street, inter-city street, highway, freeway, or even the Ayalon, you won't find any cars driving. What you will find is droves of Israelis on bicycles -- even on the freeways! The only p'kakim (traffic jams) or chaniyot maleot (full parking lots) will be due to pedestrians and bicycles.

I promise there will be some good photos in a few days.

PS- I still owe you guys coverage of the peace rally in Jerusalem (I've been busy working on college essays) and the story of Jesus's jumping place. Also, don't worry too much if you don't get any emails\instant messages\skype calls\etc. from us workshoppers over the next few days. We are having some problems with our computers and Internet access.