Knesset

The Knesset is Israel’s Parliament. Tuesday we visited the Knesset in session. It all took place in Hebrew, but it was remarkably similar to America’s Congress. People don’t show up at the beginning of session, instead slowly trickling in and ignoring their colleagues. At the beginning of each session, each member is allotted one minute to speak on whichever issues are important to her or him. While we were there, folks talked about car accidents and traffic safety, soldiers in the military dancing in uniform, and issues of equal treatment. It was quite fascinating to see, especially trying to work my way through the Hebrew.