Name: Jessica Fass, 28
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
WUJS Track: Tel Aviv Internship
College: Chapman University
Major: Film/TV, Screenwriting
Why did you decide to take 6 months and come to Israel?
I first came to Israel for my Taglit-birthright trip last year and it was an amazing experience. I stayed in the country for one month and I realized that I could actually see myself living here one day. I figured WUJS would be a great way to test out the Israeli living waters, have organized trips, learn some Hebrew, and push myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to experience Israeli culture and society first-hand since these are my people, the chosen people. :) Also, I was working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles and was recently laid off so I wanted to try something new & different.
What are you doing while on WUJS?
I am working for WUJS as the Marketing and Public Relations Intern. I am going to be making videos, updating the blog, and doing the WUJS Facebook and Twitter. It is perfect for me because I love writing, being creative, being social, and WUJS!
What are you looking forward to the most?
Meeting tons of new Israeli friends and having fun mini-adventures around Israel. I am also hoping to learn more Hebrew as I meet more people and travel around. My favorite Israeli expression so far is: "Yalla, bye!"
What are you nervous about?
Getting lost or having a mean bus driver, haha. And I hope I have time to see and do everything I want to. But no matter what happens, I know I will have a great time in Israel.
Where else have you traveled in the world?
Not much, so this is a great experience for me! I've been to England, Paris, Italy, and all around the US.
What Israeli food are you hoping to eat a lot of during your time in Israel?
Israeli lattes, Nutella, yogurt, Israeli salads, omelets, challah, and all the pastries are amazing!
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
WUJS Track: Tel Aviv Internship
College: Chapman University
Major: Film/TV, Screenwriting
Why did you decide to take 6 months and come to Israel?
I first came to Israel for my Taglit-birthright trip last year and it was an amazing experience. I stayed in the country for one month and I realized that I could actually see myself living here one day. I figured WUJS would be a great way to test out the Israeli living waters, have organized trips, learn some Hebrew, and push myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to experience Israeli culture and society first-hand since these are my people, the chosen people. :) Also, I was working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles and was recently laid off so I wanted to try something new & different.
What are you doing while on WUJS?
I am working for WUJS as the Marketing and Public Relations Intern. I am going to be making videos, updating the blog, and doing the WUJS Facebook and Twitter. It is perfect for me because I love writing, being creative, being social, and WUJS!
What are you looking forward to the most?
Meeting tons of new Israeli friends and having fun mini-adventures around Israel. I am also hoping to learn more Hebrew as I meet more people and travel around. My favorite Israeli expression so far is: "Yalla, bye!"
What are you nervous about?
Getting lost or having a mean bus driver, haha. And I hope I have time to see and do everything I want to. But no matter what happens, I know I will have a great time in Israel.
Where else have you traveled in the world?
Not much, so this is a great experience for me! I've been to England, Paris, Italy, and all around the US.
What Israeli food are you hoping to eat a lot of during your time in Israel?
Israeli lattes, Nutella, yogurt, Israeli salads, omelets, challah, and all the pastries are amazing!
