We haven't decided for certain to go to Israel (we haven't decided on any place for certain, for that matter), but Israel appeals to me for many reasons, from general curiosity about the country to rave reviews from friends who have travelled there. John is less enthusiastic, but can be persuaded.
The Kibbutz way of life is unique and seems to be a great way to "deep dive" into a culture.
So, right off the bat, I find this on the Israel tourism site:
An unforgettable opportunity to get acquainted with kibbutz life, to make life-long friends among the kibbutzniks and other people from around the world, and to see Israel at the same time is by volunteering on one of 30 or so kibbutzim for a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months.
Volunteering is appealing, but two months is longer than I want to spend in any one place.
Ah, and it also seems that we're too old: Kibbutz Volunteering is a tradition that thousands of adventurers from all over the world have undertaken from the founding of Israel until today. The program offers people ages 19-35 the chance to spend 2-6 months living and working on one of about 30 Kibbutzim all over Israel. Begin your program ANY TIME with just four weeks notice.
One site suggests the age restriction is in place to increase the likelihood that the volunteer is physically up to the work required and that if you're over 35 to try writing an enthusiastic letter extolling one's commitment and physical abilities. But that is more than I wish to undertake.
One possibility is kibbutz lodging. Should Israel be part of our itinerary, that is worth investigating.
Sites visited:
Israel tourism
NYT travel (2008)
Kibbutz Program Center
Kibbutz lodging
An unforgettable opportunity to get acquainted with kibbutz life, to make life-long friends among the kibbutzniks and other people from around the world, and to see Israel at the same time is by volunteering on one of 30 or so kibbutzim for a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months.
Volunteering is appealing, but two months is longer than I want to spend in any one place.
Ah, and it also seems that we're too old: Kibbutz Volunteering is a tradition that thousands of adventurers from all over the world have undertaken from the founding of Israel until today. The program offers people ages 19-35 the chance to spend 2-6 months living and working on one of about 30 Kibbutzim all over Israel. Begin your program ANY TIME with just four weeks notice.
One site suggests the age restriction is in place to increase the likelihood that the volunteer is physically up to the work required and that if you're over 35 to try writing an enthusiastic letter extolling one's commitment and physical abilities. But that is more than I wish to undertake.
One possibility is kibbutz lodging. Should Israel be part of our itinerary, that is worth investigating.
Sites visited:
Israel tourism
NYT travel (2008)
Kibbutz Program Center
Kibbutz lodging
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