Yesterday, we had our first Tikun Olam (social action) project, which was working at a soup kitchen called Ichlu Reim. They are a very helpful, brave program that helps thousands of people in need. People come to them for problems in every area of life. If they are lonely, hungry, poor or just unhappy, they can go to Ichlu Reim for support. They give them a sense of family, especially on Shabbat and other holidays where they have no where else to go. Packaging and cutting foods there yesterday was so fun. I love doing to tikun olam with my friends.

In the afternoon, SHABBAT came and we went to the KOTEL!!!!! It was such a crazy experience. I have literally been dreaming of going there ever since I can remember. I was filled with so many emotions, I felt so much history and culture and pride. As I got closer, I got even more freaked out.

Then we came back home for services, which were nice. Since it was Shabbat, we had a late curfew and wakeup so I got a lot of sleep (something I will not get a lot of).

This morning, we had more services. They are way shorter than conservative services, which is good because I skipped breakfast and was starving. It was actually one of the funniest services I have ever been to. The rabbi brought something up that resulted in a half hour argument. It was so funny and it really makes me look forward to the rest of the semester!