Finding Falafel

Finding Falafel 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.

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.