Author Hadassah Ben Ari Reflects on Summer's End and New Beginnings

As the end of summer vacation and the eve of September 1st approach, Israeli media personality and author Hadassah Ben Ari shared an emotional post detailing her family's experiences and feelings about returning to the school routine. Ben Ari expressed a desire to savor the final moments of summer, resisting the urge to abruptly transition back to school.

She reminisced about cherished family moments from the summer, including outings to nature spots like Ganey Huga and the Dan River, teenage arguments over music playlists in the car, and shared singing. Ben Ari also noted the bittersweet sight of her children embracing their schoolbooks, understanding their longing for routine and learning, rather than just the classroom setting.

Looking ahead, Ben Ari shared her profound emotions about her sixth child starting first grade. She described feeling a sense of newness, as if both she and her son were experiencing this milestone for the first time. She reflected on a mirror she made in first grade 32 years prior, connecting her past self to this current significant moment.

Ben Ari emphasized the unique journey of her son, who will learn to read and navigate life's joys and sorrows. She stated that his perspective, reflected in his eyes as he falls asleep, will ultimately shape his life's narrative. She concluded by expressing a desire to simply observe her children's experiences through their eyes as they return to school, rather than imposing her own stories on them.