To My Cincinnati Family,

As I come to the end of this amazing year, I want to thank you for becoming a part of my life and for making my year in Cincinnati such an unforgettable experience.

It is hard to believe that only twelve months ago I was finishing my final exams at high school and beginning to prepare for my year of shlichut in the United States.  As I was getting ready to leave my family, my home, my city, and everything that was safe and familiar -- everything that I love in life – to travel to the other side of the world, I remember that I was feeling scared. I had no idea what Cincinnati was going to be like.  I know I had high expectations, but I was not sure whether or not my hopes would be fulfilled. More