By JERUSALEM POST STAFFTRY ONE YOURSELF>>>Age: 78
Residence: Kibbutz Afikim
Married? With children? widowed, 5 girls
Occupation: ookbinder
Education: 2 years of college
Pets: None
Religious affiliation / observance: Jewish
Last person / party I voted for: Labor
My history (100 words max): Born in the US,came on aliya at the age of 22, have always lived in a kibbutz since then. Widowed with 5 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren
Family history (100 words max): Parents came from Russia to the US before WWI. Brought up 9 kids in Toledo, Ohio. Moved to Detroit when I was 8. Were religious and musically inclined
My connection with Israel: Living in a kibbutz after being in a youth movement from age 16
Defining moment: aliya in 1951
Daily routine: Up at 6:45
Work or study group from 8:00
Lunch at 12:30
Reading and/or dealing with emails.
Rest to 16:00
Evenings: cultural activities
On Friday night, I... Have supper at the dining hall; then I visit a sick lady friend until 21:00 and finish with a TV concert or ballet
Last book I read was: On The Road to Baghdad by Gunily Gun
Comfort food: Dark chocolate
My mentor: my various teachers ( Art, Music, Alternative medicine, Tao)
3 wishes: 1) Good health for all of the family
2) Peace in our time
3) Prosperity for the kibbutz and the country
Happiness: 1-10 (10 being the happiest) 9
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