Demographics and the cousins arrive

Went to our second service at Kol Haneshama, one of the leading Reform congregations in Jerusalem. Very progressive, right in our 'wheelhouse'.  Everyone is super friendly and helpful and...older.  It really appears that most of the people in our demographic - ie, professionals with kids in the primary to middle school age range, have moved out of Jerusalem because it is just too religious. The people we've met in Jerusalem so far largely have kids entering college or national service.

We are all happy with Jerusalem for our six months because it is such a magical place and there is so much to do, see and learn about but to live in Israel, it would be the greater Tel Aviv area or bust...

Michelle's sister Julie and her two older kids (Baylor and Maya) arrived today. 

Hot monopoly deal game with Shanie and one of the cousins.

Toby and his cousin Baylor hanging out at the Mamilla Mall, Susan and her daughters