Finding Falafel

<i>Finding Falafel</i> is the story of a young American woman's discovery of her Jewish heritage as a student in Israel and a fascinating portrait of the many Israelis she encountered. The book is an account of the author's travels and study in Israel in 2002 but it is also about a young American woman's growing up taking individual initiative developing meaningful relationships and moving beyond her usual boundaries.</p><p>We also get a graphic view of Israeli society at a time of great crisis and meet a wide range of Israelis Palestinians and other Arabs. We also accompany the author on brief trips to Egypt and France.