“It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the most wonderful season of all!” That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, the holiday season has arrived! I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t it a little early for the holiday season?

In the midst of the crazy preparations for Year Course, including buying hiking boots and laundry bags, getting an Israeli phone number and rounding up my friends for a last goodbye, I was sent a very important email. It asked me about roommate requests (clearly the top priority on everyone's minds), but also mentioned Rosh Hashanah plans. It said: “Highlight yes if you would like to be placed with a family for Rosh Hashanah.”