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My birth
I was born in Jerusalem, Israel. -
The attack of September 11
Likely one of the most well-known events to have occurred in my lifetime, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City killed thousands of people and changed the United States' approach to security. -
Moving to Boston, MA
My family and I moved from Jerusalem to Boston (temporarily). -
My sister's birth
My sister was born in Boston, MA, United States. -
Moving back to Israel
My family and I had to leave Boston after two years, to return to Israel. This was one of the most shocking experiences in my life, since I was unaccustomed to living in Israel, a place incredibly different from Boston. Upon moving back to my home country, my family was determined to move again to find a better life, which did not happen until 9 years after this momentous event. -
2011 Tōhoku earthquake
This was interestingly one of the most memorable international events in my life. Japan was devastated by a magnitude 9 earthquake, leading to a tsunami and the loss of thousands of lives. I remember reading about the event in the news and learning about it in class. -
Immigration to Canada
My family and I immigrated from Israel to Halifax, Nova Scotia. -
Toronto Mayoral Elections
John Tory was elected as the new mayor of Toronto, replacing Rob Ford. This is one of the most significant events that have happened in the GTA since I moved here. -
Canadian Federal Elections
In this election, Justin Trudeau was elected to be the new Canadian Prime Minister. Although I do not know much about the state of Canada while Stephen Harper was the Prime Minister, the 2015 elections are undeniably a notable event in recent years. -
Donald Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States.
