A Taste of Israeli Life
Walking into Deeper Identity with the Jewish Nation
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Over in Israel, I was known as Carrie of Canada. Once back in Canada, friends were introducing me as Carrie from Israel! Outside of Hebrew classes and army bases, another main connection for me was the family who regularly hosted hundreds for Shabbat. What an example of chesed (lovingkindness). My last Shabbat before I was due to fly back to Canada, I was overwhelmed by the response of a table of the regular guests there. They begged me not to leave them like that, insisting I belonged there with them. Even my friends in Canada have been asking the question, expecting that I will return to Israel—it's not a question of if but when. I was in the land with the people; now both are an integral part of me, and evidently I with them.
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This book takes the reader along on unique travel adventures, through touching and humorous anecdotes, with a Canadian learning to live like a local in Israel. From apartment dwellings to riding the rakevet, Hebrew language ulpan to donning an army uniform, it may form a bridge of understanding inside and outside of the Jewish community.
Humbly learn from the Jewish community with me. Come, see the beauty of the Land and People of Israel through my eyes. Sample a taste of Israeli life—in peaceful moments and in the midst of rocket fire. Experience the wonder of my first time there, and explore deeper as over 18 months’ span familiar surroundings retained a unique place in my heart and soul.
See – the historical landscape and meet the diverse peoples
Hear – Hebrew, the sounding of the shofar, the cooing of the dove
Smell – the varied fragrant incense, the sweet jasmine flower
Taste – the famous falafal, milk and honey, fresh-picked fruit
Touch – the waxy, bumpy Western Wall where multitudes have wept
About the Author
Carrie Taylor Goldberg grew up in Eastern and Western Canada, and has travelled to several countries across North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. By far, her favourite is Israel, where she’s had extensive cross-cultural experience. Her professional background is social work, having served in homeless shelters, detox and correctional facilities. Her hobbies include photography and video production, hiking and climbing in the beauty of nature. She is adventurous, innovative, and articulate with a witty sense of humour.