New plans! After a year and a half of doing not blog-worthy academic things, I'm finally going on another adventure. Here's the plan - I leave on Christmas Eve for Israel (through Birthright) for ten days, then a two-week Eurotrip including Prague, Berlin, and Amsterdam, and a two-night layover in Iceland to wrap things up.
This trip is exciting for two reasons: one, because it's a trip and who doesn't love that? And two, because for the first time in my life I'll get to explore Judaism in a personal way. From the Western Wall to the Berlin Wall, the common thread in my destinations is their rich Jewish histories. Thus far in my life I've given little thought to my identity as a Jew or my connection to Jewish culture. For the next few weeks I'll have the opportunity to learn and ponder more deeply about Judaism, while eating falafel and floating in the Dead Sea.
I know what you're thinking - "How does Iceland fit into all of this?!" Not to worry! Iceland has Jews too. According to the 2011 census, at least 50 Jews reside in Iceland, and according to the Wikipedia page "History of the Jews in Iceland," "they often gather to celebrate the Jewish holidays." So there. A thoroughly Jewish-themed journey for me to take and you to read about.
Happy Hanukkah, everyone!
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