Otzma changed my life!

My experiences on Otzma changed my life in ways that I never expected.
My participation on Otzma was among the first cohort of participants in 1986-87. We were excited, enthusiastic and had no one to tell us what to expect. We were halutzim/pioneers.

In addition to living on kibbutz, learning hebrew and volunteering in a variety of settings, I also met the person who would become my husband and the father of my (now teenaged) children. At the time of our wedding we joked that when/if we had kids, they might be eligible to participate in Otzma 30 - and now, with our eldest heading to college in the fall, those prophetic words could become reality!

Our amazing year spent volunteering, learning, and deepening our connection and relationship to the people and the land of Israel, profoundly affected me and the direction that my life would take. I cannot recommend Otzma highly enough. If you are interested in being challenged in more ways than you can imagine - Otzma will change your life.