The Times of Israel — Witnessing Israel as a tourist is one thing, as a student is another, but as a first responder it’s a completely different ballpark. In addition to volunteering at the Yemin Orde High School, I am volunteering with Magen David Adom (MDA) — Israel’s ambulance service — seeing Israeli society at its raw and vulnerable moments.
Going into the homes of Israelis, conversing with patients in Hebrew, and tending to minor and serious emergencies, this experience has been an eye-opener, and has enhanced my ability to observe and communicate effectively.
During our grueling 60-hour course over winter break in Jerusalem, I served as a study assistant for many of my friends who had trouble memorizing Hebrew medical terms. Mnemonic devices became a lifesaver. I’m glad to report we all passed the exam.
Read Abigail Leibowitz’s full story on The Times of Israel>>
