Amy Odell

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Blogging Birthright: Day 5, or Sojourning with Soldiers

Eight Israeli soldiers join us after breakfast: Four girls and four boys. Our tour guide…

Blogging Birthright: Day 4, or Falling in Love with Israel at Masada

We wake at 4:45 to climb Masada for sunrise. It’s a bit cloudy so the…

Blogging Birthright: Day 3, or Judaism Vs. Feminism at the Western Wall

In Europe you see 500 year-old shit. In Israel you see 2,000 year-old shit. Today…

Blogging Birthright: Day 2, or Is This Really My Homeland?

It’s day two and we’re at the “Mega Event,” which is a show and dance…

Blogging Birthright: Day 1, or Orthodox Hippies & Badass Babes

I find a BFF at the airport, which is somewhat of a relief. Her name…

Blogging Birthright: The Best Things in Life Are Free?

Tomorrow I’m embarking on my first trip to Israel, with 39 people I’ve never met.…

Break Fast Tapas: Tortilla Espanola

Tortilla Espanola is the Spanish version of an omelet. You'll find it everywhere, even in…

Break Fast Tapas: Gazpacho

When I went to Spain in July, I ate gazpacho every day. In hot climes,…