I grew up in Philadelphia, but have lived in Israel for the last three years. I am a master's student of literature at Ben Gurion University in the desert city of Be'er Sheva. I love philosophy, music, and literature. I will begin a PhD program at Rutgers University in German Studies in the fall of 2017. My favorite writers are Kafka, Nietzsche, and Flaubert. My favorite music is the Beatles, Mozart, Blur, Oasis, and Of Montreal. I am a huge basketball fan as well - my team is the Philadelphia 76ers. I also am into yoga, meditation, and the stock market. I also worked as a lawyer before going into academia. I am 31.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would really like to improve my German, especially because I will be beginning a PhD program in German in just a few months. I also believe staying with local residents is an ideal way to learn the culture of any given place. Last but not least, as a student, I am always looking for ways to live frugally.

Music, Movies, and Books

Book - The Trial by Franz Kafka; Madame Bovary by Flaubert; Beyond Good and Evil by Nietzsche; Jane Eyre

Movies - Swingers; A Man for All Seasons; Amadeus; Love and Death; Match Point

Music - Mozart; Mahler; the Beatles; Britpop; Indie; Post-rock; Shoegaze

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 15 I hit a hole-in-one on an actual golf course (not mini-golf)

Teach, Learn, Share

I have studied abroad in the Netherlands, the South of France, Israel, and, of course, Germany.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Isareli cooking; English; Wine tasting

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Scotland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands