Being "homeless" isn't as frightening as I thought it would be - all my friends have really stepped up to the plate. Even married friends with tiny apartments who I suck at keeping in touch with have offered their homes to me.
This reminds me of one of the reasons I love Israel: Israeli culture is very hospitiable; it is a culture in which people regularly host others and let them crash on their couch. It is also a country where people with cars give rides to others on a regular basis - it is not uncommon to see people hitchhiking.
I would like to thank my friends for really helping me in this tough time, and to applaud Israeli culture for the value it places on being hospitable to others. I've literally met people in the supermarket and within five minutes, been invited to their house for a Sabbath meal. In NY, this would be considered creepy. In Israel, it's considered normal.
haha i've had similar experiences. that's yet another reason that i love israeli culture.
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