For Mother in Israel, it begins

February 9, 2007 - 11:10 AM by

Mother in Israel’s 17-year-old son has begun the pre-army army process:

My son had his first visit with the army for a day of tests. He didn’t get his “profile,” that magic number measuring the army’s opinion of the recruit’s battle-worthiness, because he has yet to send them the results of a vision exam. They nevertheless wasted no time in sending him a letter saying that he is fit to serve, with the date of enlistment and a list of supplies each soldier receives. Both sexes receive the same items with a few exceptions. Men get extra underwear and t-shirts, and boots. Women get tear-gas.

For me, also an immigrant, this one paragraph explains so much, like why I see all the male soldiers wearing identical boots, and female soldiers wearing sandals.

She goes on to explain some of the many different army programs her son is considering, and why the son is at odds with the head of his Yeshiva over which type of program to pursue. Her post continues here.
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Tags: • Category: General, History and Culture, Immigrant Moments, Life 

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2 Comments on For Mother in Israel, it begins

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