lol Hooahguy, I expected you to say that you heard gunfire for the first time and fainted (that happened to other Americans when my sister went to Israel...she was apparently the only one in her group who ever used a gun. There was fighting nearby and everyone panicked and freaked out).
Seriously though, thanks for posting. That is interesting. My sister had a much different experience in Israel, but she only spent two weeks there. Maybe it has to do with where you are?