Odelya

=**Hi! My name is Odelya, I'm fifteen years old –this February I will be sixteen. I am the fourth child out of six in my family. First, I have one recently married sister, secondly, 2 older brothers one of which serves in the army in the tank unit, the other is currently studying, and getting ready to join the army as well. Last but not least, two younger brothers in the ages 14 and 8. We've lived in Efrat for nearly seventeen years. **= =I am a part of a youth organization called "Bney Akiva" I have been a part of it for the past two years (more or less) and I am looking forward to becoming a counselor in approximately a month or so for 8th graders. = =**Also, I really enjoy listening to all kinds of different music, music is something that is extremely important to me- just one song can completely change my mood. **= =**In addition, I have played the violin for 7 and a half years. I really enjoy it. Whenever I complete a piece, I feel a great accomplishment, a success in which case I feel good about myself! **= =**Apart from that, I like dancing – not professionally, just for fun, watching and playing sprots such as basketball and soccer, baking cakes and cookies, drawing commixes, sleeping, eating, watching television and hanging with friends. Mostly we just chill on my couch and have deep conversations! **= =**I enjoy living in Israel, I've lived here my whole life since my parents who are originally from New York moved here a few years before my older brother and I were born. I feel a deep connection to this land seeing that this land belongs to the Jews since forever and always will... Of course also it’s a beautiful place you should come and see for yourself! **= =**One of the places I like most in Israel (apart from Efrat of course…) is a little up north right on the beach- Netanya which is where my grandparents and cousins live. The trip from Efrat is relatively long; between 2-3 hours drive mostly depends on the traffic which is why we don’t get to visit there too often. **= =**At last, I believe you should live your life – learn to take chances without being afraid, take the path less traveled by, fight for what you believe in- make every second in life count **= = = =    = = = = = = = = =

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