Stories and Pathways

My name is Nathan. I'm an intern here at Ethiopian National Project. I don't feel like an intern, though - I feel like one of the staff members. From Day 1 I was greeted and treated like a staff member, and because of that, I acted like one. Every morning I come into work, say "Shalom" to everyone - Chen, Roni, Ariela, Grace, the interns (in that order) - and sit myself down for my daily reading: the first couple pages of the ENP Mid-Year Report. In those first few pages, the report outlines the mission of ENP, the needs of the Ethiopian-Israeli community, and what is being done to meet those needs. My favorite part is the letter from the Prime Minister of Israel's Office: "The Government of Israel will commit to ENP the following: 17.8 million NIS per year for four years," the letter reads. It continues "this investment requires matching from the Diaspora Jewish organizations." "So we have to raise 17.8 million shekels?!" I thi...

Lindy Rosen, Intern for the ENP My Weekly Schedule: Sunday-Wednesdays - 8:20am: Wake up and head to the bus stop 9:10am: Arrive at work at the TLV Community Center 9:15-12:45pm: Work with amazing kids and staff teaching them English 12:45-2pm: Special activities such as going to the horse ranch, amusement park, having a basketball tournament, going to an water park, etc. 2pm- : Go home and explore Tel Aviv Thursdays- 7:20am: Wake up and head to the Alzorov Bus Station 8:30am: Take the 480bus to Jerusalem 10:00am: Arrive to work at the ENP Headquarters 10-2pm: Work with a great staff and other interns, listening to speakers and brain storming ideas on how to improve the ENP I'm leaving Israel in one week, that means I'm also leaving the ENP. My time here has been incredible; I'm so sad to be leaving. I look forward to going to work each day knowing I'm improving somebody's life and helping them succeed in the future while also having fun. While they ...