Worth Doing – Nothing Like Living in Israel — 4 hours ago

Great warmth in the people, amazing history, truly diverse population from Arab to Jewish – from all over the world – Russia, Ethiopia, Western Europe, Morroco, Tunisia, Eastern Europe, South America…I could go on and on. Its a melting point similar to the US… pros and cons abound, but you cannot compare the experience of living in Israel to any other place in the world.

The people are tough on the exterior, with the warmest hearts you’ll ever experience. Raising kids here is special, neighborhoods are truly neighborhoods where kids can run in and out of each other’s homes. People know how to live and cherish life. They have a tough reality, but a great deal of energy, a zest and thirst for knowledge.

Hebrew is the language of the country – learn it. Not sure where to go to do it if you’re in the diaspora? Turn to the Israelis to teach you online or a local ulpan. Here are a few resources: http://ivritbivrit.blogsome.com/category/adult-ulpan/