So this past weekend I was able to meet my family, or at least some of the many, that live in Israel. I met my maternal grandfather's adoptive family. When my grandfather was around the age of 5 years old, he had to flee Germany because of the Holocaust. He and his older sister were in the kinder transport to Sweden. We met the family and the children of who my grandfather lived with. I met my Dad's cousin Yossi Alfi and his family. One of Yossi's sons is named Guri Alfi, who is a famous comedian here in Israel. Then we met up with my father's Aunt's family who are all amazing and fun. I love that I am able to say that I have all of this family in Israel which only makes my feelings towards Israel stronger. I believe that there should be a place for my family to live in and be able to protect them. A few of my cousins are going off to the army soon and will be placed in a base and position, where they will be spending the next 2-3 years fighting for their country. Israel will always be a big part of my life with all of this family and my experience here.
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