Interview with Israeli Participant: Snir Zarchi
Snir Zarchi
22 years old
Hometown: Bat Yam
Occupation: Lieutenant in IDF
What is your favorite part about being in a group with 40 Americans? Sharing, exploring, and the knowledge that I can learn from all of the 40 people in my group.
What did you expect before you joined the group? I expected that the Americans in the group would be excited to meet us and they will ask a lot about Israel and about the army (IDF).
What was the most memorable activity you have been a part of so far? There have been so many it is hard to pick just one. The best one I think is Yad Vashem because we were able to gain so much knowledge about Jewish history.
What is the first thing you're going to do when the trip is over? Tell people to go on a Birthright Israel trip!
Who do you miss the most while you are here with us? My little brother Raz.
What do you think is the most important thing in life? To be happy and healthy, that's the most important.
What advice do you have for anyone thinking about moving to Israel? To know the area they are going to. You must know about where you are going before you get there. You must know the cities because you cannot go somewhere without knowing what is going on there.
What do you like to do for fun when you are not working? Hanging out with friends and visiting family.
How do you feel right now? Sababa!
Is there anything you want to tell me that I did not ask you about? I'm so lucky that I could join this group. I can learn a lot from them and I will probably be in contact with some of them later after the trip ends.