Throughout the journey I have undertaken, I have desired to go to Israel. Of course, that's a lofty plan and expensive!! Along came JWRP - the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project (http://www.jwrp.org/). At first, I was told I didn't qualify - that I was actually too religious (I'm not shomer Shabbos, yet). My sister in law and some friends went on the trip and I will admit - I was somewhat jealous. I wanted to go. The JWRP trip is like Birthright - but for women only. They do emphasize that their trip is geared towards women with school-age children.
Then I got an "invite" through Facebook to go on the October JWRP trip. My Rebbetzin asked if I had applied and I said that I didn't qualify, based on what someone had previously told me. She said she'd call the Rebbetzin in charge of the trip and find out for me. Lo and behold, I qualified!! I immediately applied, interviewed and began the arduous task of waiting to hear if I'd been accepted.
I am happy to report that on October 23, 2011, I will be heading to Pearson Airport to board a flight to Israel as part of the JWRP Transform and Grow Mission trip!!! Nine days in Israel - an action packed trip. The one "gulp" factor - the morning we have to be at breakfast for 6AM. I don't do early morning very well. I am so honoured to be among those who will be able to experience this incredible program.
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