By Jonathan Myles Laurier Cannon
As I sat at my Seder this Passover the words “next year in Jerusalem” rang out in my ears because for me I wouldn’t have to wait a year, I knew then that I would finally be back home, after so many years of waiting, so many years saying “next year”. This year is finally that year. I keep counting down the days waiting for next weekend where I’ll be all packed up and getting on the most important plane ride of my life.
I’ve checked the Mayanot website almost daily, getting my rental cellphone, finding out how my parents can give me money, what I need to pack, where I’m going etc… and the process is definitely made easier when you have a Jewish Mother making sure you have more than everything you need… they should have a dedicated section on the website just for Mum’s so they know exactly what to nag about.
All joking aside though, as I read the itinerary over and over I keep wondering which place I’m most excited to see, and I don’t have one. But I think the place that will be the most meaningful will be Jerusalem as Psalm 137 says “If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither”. And I’m sure after the 10 days I certainly won’t.
With all this being said I want to take the time to thank Taglit Birthright for this incredible opportunity. They have created an amazing program that I am profoundly grateful for. I also would like to thank Rabbi Chaim Lipskier for telling me about the Mayanot trip and for joining us on such a memorable event. See you all in Israel.
As I sat at my Seder this Passover the words “next year in Jerusalem” rang out in my ears because for me I wouldn’t have to wait a year, I knew then that I would finally be back home, after so many years of waiting, so many years saying “next year”. This year is finally that year. I keep counting down the days waiting for next weekend where I’ll be all packed up and getting on the most important plane ride of my life.
I’ve checked the Mayanot website almost daily, getting my rental cellphone, finding out how my parents can give me money, what I need to pack, where I’m going etc… and the process is definitely made easier when you have a Jewish Mother making sure you have more than everything you need… they should have a dedicated section on the website just for Mum’s so they know exactly what to nag about.
All joking aside though, as I read the itinerary over and over I keep wondering which place I’m most excited to see, and I don’t have one. But I think the place that will be the most meaningful will be Jerusalem as Psalm 137 says “If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither”. And I’m sure after the 10 days I certainly won’t.
With all this being said I want to take the time to thank Taglit Birthright for this incredible opportunity. They have created an amazing program that I am profoundly grateful for. I also would like to thank Rabbi Chaim Lipskier for telling me about the Mayanot trip and for joining us on such a memorable event. See you all in Israel.
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