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I Believe in Destiny

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I Believe in Destiny In the summer of 1992, I found myself near (the former) Camp Naomi in Raymond, Maine. Driving home from my self-tour of the place that had lived in my dreams for the previous 8 years, I was flooded with memories. Six months later, in February 1993, I planned a camp reunion with a friend (David Krivelow). We photocopied my memories at his office in Cambridge and using my "Hello Kitty" address book, sent the invitation to everyone's parents' house. No RSVP required. Over 70 people showed up to Matt Garrett's in Brookline, MA and we had an amazing evening reminiscing and telling stories. The next day I left for a 10-day business trip in Israel. I was working in the Jewish community promoting Israel programs to young adults. I had been dreaming about living in Israel since my first trip at age 17 during a 7-week summer tour when I fell in love with the Kibbutz, the people, and the feeling that I was home. The love continued on my Jr semester abroa...