Today Jon went on another school visitation, this time to the most extreme school thus far. The school was in Beitar, which is beyond the Green Line; the school is run by Shas, the Sephardi Religious party; and the classes were divided based on gender, starting from Grade 1. It was an environment completely like any he had been to, and what was most interesting was that the administrators talked to were completely open about their politics and policies, not trying to play down any potentially sore subjects or avoid any topics. It was very refreshing to see/hear this approach, but also makes a lot of sense - you don't move over the Green Line if you aren't sure and proud of your political stance.
After dinner, we got together with Evi, who is visiting for a few weeks, at Cafe Hillel. Reminiscing and so forth followed. And chocolate pieces in the drinks!
Word of the day:לקונדל (l'Kondel)
It means "to run around to meetings that produce no results." An actual word, inspired by Condoleezza Rice.
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