Today, the AFUWOFI team went to Israel! After a “jam-packed” day at the airport, we managed to get away from our parents and went through the lines of security. We went through security with ease and headed to the first flight heading to Philadelphia. With only an hour on the plane, the first plane ride went by with no challenge. Then came the layover. With a three and a half hour layover, the AFUWOFI gang had time to explore the airport. Waiting to board the plane to Israel, I interviewed a fellow passenger.
This was part of a series of interviews we will be doing. We are full of curiosity about the life of teens in Israel, Jewish and Arab. And the opportunity to interview a non-Jew about what brings her to Israel this summer was also valuable.
Q: What is your name?
A: Megan Norris
Q: Where are you from?
A: I’m from Ohio University
Q: Are you going to Israel with school or by yourself?
A: I’m going to Israel with a program from my school.
Q: Is this your first time going to Israel?
A: Yes, this is my first time going to Israel
Q: What are you hoping to get out of this Israel Experience?
A: Excitement and Class Credit
Q: What do you mean by “Class Credit”?
A: I am minoring in religion, and am getting a lot of class credit for this trip
Q: How long how are you going to be in Israel for?
A: A little less than a month
Q: What major things are you looking forward to the most while you are in Israel?
A: I am really looking forward to the Western Wall and volunteering at the kibbutz
Q: What volunteer work are you doing at the Kibbutz?
A: A lot of farming
After interviewing Megan, we all boarded the plane and were on our way! Except for a minor delay in the flight due to a closet door on board not closing. Nevertheless, the door was fixed and an hour later, we were on the runway and then in the sky. After (about) 10 hours of airtime, which seemed like an eternity, we were in Tel-Aviv. We all grabbed our luggage, boarded our bus, and finally were off to starting our journey in the land of Israel.