Time moves very quickly

In the past few days I have gone from *probably* going o Israel to going to Israel. I am currently head over heals for a program in Jerusalem. This program mixes Jewish studies with Cultural studies and an urban planning internship. Not only that, but it will get me home in time for all the Spring Festivals. Here's the down side; I have to pay a deposit by the end of the week and, since I lost my job back in September, I'm broke. In light of this, I am asking you, gentle reader, to help me. 

"But why should I help you?" you might ask. Well let me tell you:

Going back to Israel means a lot to me. It means so much that I made a holy oath to return to the Holy Land by the spring of 2017. Of course, this is still two and a half years from now, so I have plenty of time. I am not sure, however, that I will ever have so perfect an opportunity. Right now the circumstances of my life are colliding to give me the freedom to travel (though without the financial means) and there is an Israeli governmental organization that gives grants for certain programs for people in their 20s (which I will only be for another year). I have no obligation of work keeping me here. I do not have a car that I might have to store without being driven. I do not have a significant other who I am leaving behind. I am not currently in school and I do not have very many obligations this winter. 

That list of things puts me on a prime track to travel. To experience thins that I can not experience in the place I am now. And I would like to do that.

I want to spend four or five months in a place where the only familiar face is that of a (somewhat) distant relative. I want to be forced to learn a new language and to be challenged about my beliefs. I want to truly experience a very different part of this world. And most of all, I want to explore my religious and spiritual life in the place where my traditions were birthed. I want to be in Jerusalem for Passover. This is an opportunity I have never had before and may never have again.

There is only one small barrier in my plans: my lack of funds. This is why I am asking you to help me. To donate to my gofundme or send me a check. The gofundme is set for more than what I need on purpose so that I can take the time to fully enjoy the experience. I will update as often as possible on what I am doing and how I am doing it, and I will do my best to send you a small gift in return.

Thank you