After four years of wonderful education and music in Cleveland, it is finally time for me to get on with my life, and... go back to school!
Following a long and challenging application process, Lara and I are both heading to Israel this July to begin our training and education at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, intending to graduate in short order (5-6 years) as ordained rabbis.
As I mentioned, the first step in this long process is to pack up our belongings and move to Israel for the year. Since I was born and raised in Jerusalem I am not sure if this counts as 'moving.' 'moving back temporarily, or just 'visiting home for a really long time.' Regardless of how I phrase it, I am both excited and anxious to go back home and pick up some pieces of the life I left behind when I got on a plane four years ago.
I am looking forward to sharing with my wife and classmates all the wonderful parts of Israel that I have treasured in my absence, and cannot wait explore all the parts of the country I have not yet seen.
As the year goes by I will try to share some of my experiences and thoughts (as well as photos and videos) with whomever cares to keep up to date with my life.
Wishing us all Derech Tzleicha - a safe journey,
Yoni
