A fine day in Jerusalem

Education day yesterday actually wasn't bad. It was at the Menachem Begin center. We learnt about the Israeli political system and political parties. The first speaker was a transplanted New Zealander who was pretty good. Then we did some text study in smaller groups, where we read from the book of kings. After that we saw a first temple era burial site, which was very cool. Finally, we were put into small groups to state the platform for various political parties. Michelle and I were the Taxi Drivers party: this was actually a real party several years ago in Israel. We campaigned for the right to overcharge American tourists and volunteers and to disobey traffic laws to get passengers to their destinations faster. It was fun.

After the education day was over, Michelle and I went to my family friends's house: Peter and Ruth and their kids Osnat (24) and Netanel (21). They also had cousins over from France. It was a really nice dinner. Then we went out in Beersheva with Brian and some others. First we went to a bar, Bluehole, which was average. Then we went to the Underground, an incredibly cheesy club, a total sausage-fest of mostly Americans. But they played hip hop, and there was no cover, so it was cool. Now I'm back in Beersheva. Tonight, Michelle and I will be going to Shabbat dinner with a local Orthodox family here.