Zach. Oberlin.

A quickie update on Zach
and what he's up to.

1. After much consideration and contemplation Zach
   has decided that he will go to Oberlin. We (his parents) are very happy for him and are looking forward to his making it a great experience.
2. Scrabble. He continues to play weekly at the club as well as casually with friends from the club in between. As a result of his tournament play in March, he is ranked 20th in the country. Ah, to live in a small country...
3. Volleyball. He has figured out that if we (his parents) write a letter to the principal of his old school here, stating that we would like him to be enrolled, he can register and play in the big end of year national beach volleyball tournament. Needless to say he is now 'enrolled' in school and has been practicing with 2 buddies with whom he will play in the tournament.
4. Studying. He found himself an interesting place to study 2 days x week. It is
   a year-long residential program, but he was able to arrange to commute and participate part-time. It is just outside of Jerusalem on the edge of the desert.
   He takes 2 buses to get there and then has a bit of a walk, if he doesn't get a ride.
   It is aimed at religious and non-religious Israelis who have just completed their army service and are taking a year before they begin university studies. They study traditional Jewish texts along with modern secular subjects and more. The classes Zach is sitting in on include: Religion and religiosity, history and politics, Hazal (traditional Rabbinic texts), yoga, and some more I'm sure I'm forgetting...
   It seems like he's finding it interesting.
5. Tutoring. He has been tutoring a couple of 10th graders in English at his old school. It's fun and a reason to go to the school and hang out with some friends there too.

More soon on other topics. Love to everyone. xox