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I know being a grandmother, I would be expected to think it is wonderful- but it is wonderful! When I was reading the blog, I could picture it as if I were there. A book could be written about the salesman alone who sells from the junk heap. It sounds like a grand beginnig and I know it will continue to the end…. even though there are no meatballs there!
Love, Nonna
I request that you post more pictures of the kibbutz. I’m having trouble imagining what one actually looks like.
Drew,
You are missing the point! It is as if you are reading a book and making your own pictures. Hopefully, the documentary and seeing these people in the flesh will not disappoint the visuals we are conjuring up while reading the blog. But, it is so nice that you are following their entries – a good friend!
Pictures and words serve different purposes, particularly outside of fiction.
Plus, Ben led me on.
Drew,
While I agree with your comment about pictures and words serving different purposes, what would life be without imagining? This is all part of Ben and Tessa’s tease for everyone waiting for the 2008 release of this documentary. As a living, I listen to people all day long- most of what they tell me is non-fiction- sad and disturbing at times. I have albums of pictures in my head over a span of 34 years. I am not sure that I would want actual hard copies.
I did promise Drew pictures of the kibbutz, it is a valid request. We will show pictures of the kibbutz in the next post!
Great blog ! Added to the morning read, alongside Jerusalem Post and BBC !
I agree with Drew–I’m dying to see these people. I can continue to imagine what they must be like but I want to see Frankie’s trash pile and finally know Softa’s face.
I read the blog each day–it’s a nice treat on my lunch break and respite from legalese!
Query: this may show my ignorance but why was there such a “volunteer” movement for the kibbutz? Was there a need or was it driven more by the needs of the volunteers
John and Dan have left for Israel to Tel Aviv. Dan’s parents have an apartment there. I was hoping they might be able to see k the two of you out but I don’t think their plans will allow for it…but I tried.
I for one have always thought my mind creates the best pictures and memories, while photographs satisfy an immediate need, especially now with digital photography, the pictures/memories in my mind are the ones I take with me when I leave the planet.
Saw a great movie T&B for when you get back, called La Vie En Rose, about the life of Edith Piaf…..tragic but really well done.
Kate,
That is an excellent question, and we’ve briefly looked into it. The volunteers were called for by the kibbutz to provide cheap labor following the Six Day War. We’ve been told that the kibbutz stopped volunteers from coming because of concerns over intermarriage and drug and alcohol abuse. We’ll share more information on the topic as we learn more.
I can’t comment on drug abuse but, intermarriage is definitely a big factor in alcohol consumption.
Peter.
I understand that you were a legend as a volunteer at the kibbutz. Whether that is because you intermarried or are Welch is yet to be determined.
Crosbie the legend – I like it – easten any good light bulbs lately? (that’s a result of alcohol abuse).
As to why the volunteers are not around anymore – quite apart from the alcolhol, drugs and intermarriage issues – there was a few years ago an inifada with buses being blown up indiscrimantly – I think that stopped them coming. Maybe some of the old school heaved a sigh of relief that they don’t have to sorry about their children consorting with foreigners anymore – but an awful lot of people miss having them around
OK, I’m not leaving anymore comments, unless it’s about docummentay film making.
but let me correct a couple of spelling mistakes.
LEG END is two words.
‘…….about their children consorting with foreigners ‘
Cathy – What used to happen in the past ?
I talked to your Mom this morning and she gave me the blog adress. I have been sitting, reading and enjoing the web sight. I plan to read some more whan I have a chance.
Thanks Kochava!
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