We're on our way to Eretz Yisrael. My colleague, Paul Kipnes (rabbipaul.blogspot.com) calls this Aliyat haNefesh - a going-up of the soul. I do feel that the chance to reconnect with the land and people of Israel refreshes and rejuvenates me. To be able to travel to Israel regularly is one of the best parts of the rabbinate!
This time, the trip holds a special significance. My husband proposed to me in Israel about 2 hours before the end of our Year in Israel program (literally - as we were waiting for our taxi to the airport!) just about 10 years ago. We left Israel engaged but haven't returned together to the country since. (We've each been separately.) Three kids later, we travel together to make this journey today! I am beside myself with delight.
Also, we are going to be attending the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, our professional organization. Three hundred friends and colleagues will be there with us and I can't wait to see old friends and catch up with them.
Truly, my travel cup runneth over today as I type this at O'Hare airport....see ya in the Holy Land!
Monday, February 23, 2009
On our way!
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I totally forgot that he proposed right before we all headed out. Have a great time.
Thanks for the shout out. Let's connect up at the opening dinner and set a time for coffee. Would be nice to finally meet after watching each other's blogs for so long.
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