Sar-El -- A Stepping Stone to Making Aliyah

I don't believe that any word can express the

joy and satisfaction that came from participating in this program. I met

many wonderful people from around the world who united to help make life a

little better in Israel. I believe that this program is a positive program

which deserves better exposure. Yesterday, on my first day back to work

since returning from Israel, I happened to mention to one of the people that

I work with all of the positive benefits of being in Israel and

participating in this program. A customer in the store interrupted me and

asked what program I had been on. I proceeded to tell her and it turns out

she had volunteered last year at Ramle. She told me the food there was

horrible, the beds were uncomfortable, and that the weather was downright

miserable. So I asked her if she didn't like it. She said that I had gotten

her all wrong, and that it was one of the best experience of her life. That

simply goes to show you the impact that this program has on people.

On a more personal note, I had mentioned when I arrived that I

was planning on making Aliyah next summer.  Since me stay in Israel, I have decided to make

Aliyah this summer instead. If not now, then when?

Once again, thank you and the staff at Sar-El for enabling me to

participate in such a wonderful and meaningful program. P.S. Tell Elinor

that Jeremy from Julis says hello. Thanks.

Sincerely,