And it seems like the Jewish calendar has way more celebrations than any other religion or culture. He thinks he needs two birthdays.īecause the Jewish calendar is different from the Western calendar, yeah, he gets two birthdays. He also probably speaks a bit of Arabic (at least a few good swears), and maybe even Russian. All Israelis start learning English in elementary school, and being fluent was a requirement for him to graduate university. Israel itself has three languages - Hebrew, English, and Arabic.
He’ll put your little bit of high school Spanish to shame - because he’s at least bilingual, and probably even trilingual. He’s way better with languages than you are. Because he was used to military rules, he always makes the bed, picks up his clothes, and keeps your apartment really tidy. So, indulge he does, showering every morning and every night (sometimes even more). Those years in mandatory military service also translated into an unparalleled appreciation for the luxury of having a shower whenever he feels like it.