Kibbutz memory
My first early care and education experience. I am on the floor with our group of infant-toddlers (12-18 months), in Ephrat's children's house, "Tamar" on Kibbutz Yizra'el. I was twenty one. If memory serves me correctly, the woman on the right is Dina. I guess those children in the picture are about 34 today.
From there I went on to study in a teachers' seminary (In those days it was called "Seminar Bet Hakerem") in Jerusalem, and became a pre-school kindergarten teacher with the Israeli Ministry of Education for 13 years.
Great 60s black and white photos. They look like outtakes from a Beatles movie! I expect you and Dina to stand up and start demonstrating the Twist for the kids!
Posted by:Danny | June 05, 2005 at 02:35 PM
I love Danny's comment! ;)
Posted by:kimbofo | June 05, 2005 at 02:59 PM
And yet, I think it was 1971 ... is that still the sixties?
Posted by:Tamar | June 05, 2005 at 07:50 PM
Yes, as far as I'm concerned, the 60s lasted until the 1972 presidential election and Watergate!
Posted by:Danny | June 05, 2005 at 08:58 PM
Look at that great smile. It hasn't changed in all these years.
Posted by:Ronni Bennett | June 06, 2005 at 04:27 PM
Beautiful photos - you both look so elegant.
Posted by:franchini | June 06, 2005 at 05:13 PM
franchini: Thanks for the compliment.
Ronni: Thanks for recognizing me : )
What I see when I look at those photos is the memory of loving those little children so much. I learned most of what I know about participating and collaborating with parents of young children in those days as well. The early childhood foundation was laid for my future life's work!
Posted by:Tamar | June 06, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Yes, for me too, the 60s lasted until the end of 1972. Here in Australia, however, it was not Watergate but a change of government from conservative to liberal which changed the entire landscape overnight. It was like living in a B&W film that was colourised.
Posted by:Julie | June 07, 2005 at 05:56 AM
Julie: What a great analogy to create with that!
It reminds me of the movie, "Pleasantville." It is amazing as the color creeps into their lives slowly, bit by bit as they begin to express emotions, including rage!
Posted by:Tamar | June 07, 2005 at 06:39 AM
Lovely pictures. Sheer happiness as it looks.
Posted by:Ella | June 08, 2005 at 01:51 AM
Well, Ella - not *sheer* happiness but some good times - definitely. It was actually hard work starting at 5:30 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. - caring for the infant/toddlers including preparing food, folding laundry, diapering - the works! And then singing songs, telling stories and constantly interacting. Plus, Ephrat liked the place to be very clean so I learned techniques and skills in cleaning that I gratefully still use to this day!
Posted by:Tamar | June 08, 2005 at 05:32 PM
Beautiful pics. You looked like you were enjoying yourself, and so did the kids.
Posted by:purple_kangaroo | June 09, 2005 at 04:03 AM