After the parade, we headed to the Old City, to the Kotel (the Western Wall)… and then had a great Shabbat meal at the Armenian Tavern with Paul and Jan. Technically, the evening and the morning are the next day, but our feet weren’t hearing that… parade, Old City, then sleepy time…our feet insisted. […]
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 25 Shabbat Dinner for Four, in Jerusalem’s Armenian Tavern Read More »
So we took a leisurely look at the botanical gardens, told the oasis ‘so long, for now’ and made our way to Jerusalem… For a good while, along the highway, we could see the Dead Sea…. the greenish blue water made the mountains in the distance seemed dreamy, almost imaginary… We arrived very late at night and were
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 22 Last Look at En Gedi and Journey to Jerusalem Read More »
Our senses were delighted by fresh smells and emerald green foliage. We saw unusual as well as familiar species of plants. Nothing looked dead, or even sick, it was all abundantly thriving! Join us in Israel!
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 21 Rock Climbing, Botanical Garden, and the Dead Sea Read More »
Vision for Israel is a humanitarian aid organization to help Israelis with food, clothing, and supplies. Barry and Batya Segal have been serving the needs of Israelis for many years here in Jerusalem, but their beautiful music is known all over the world. They hosted the Sukkot festivities, and on the last day, we marched as
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 24 Jerusalem Parade! Read More »
We traveled to a famous ancient city on top of a mountain, where the Zoar (book of mysteries) was written. It has been a center of Jewish thought and mysticism, the city (never spelled the same way twice!) Sefad, Zefat, Sfat, ? … we were told watch for the blue doors. It has something to do with keeping evil
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 13 – Artist Community on a Mountaintop! Read More »
In the morning, we accompanied D’vorah to Shiloh, the ancient site of the Ark of the Covenant. There, we met D’vorah’s friend, who showed us the Synagogue, and shared her interesting life there, in the orthodox Jewish community. She fed us a fabulous Ethiopian style lunch and took us on a little walk to the ancient resting
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 14 Morning in Shiloh, Evening in Natanya Read More »
Lesley and Petra were hoping to become acquainted with their neighbors…their first sukkah made the connection for them! The morning was full of anticipation! Petra and Lesley were ready to make the sukkah happen. Rozalie and Lesley gathered special greenery from the yard, and fruit, then added some of the decorations from the store. Lesley already
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 18 Sukkah Building at March of Life House Read More »
Early in the morning, just outside our door, down a short sidewalk path, this view of the misty grey sky revealed how close we were to the Dead Sea! A turn of the head and POW! Different scenery! From oasis, to desert, to the Dead Sea… Here we enjoyed the contrast between lush green botanical
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 20 Mountain Climbing, Oasis, and Sukkot in the Desert Read More »
When we first arrived, we promised to help around the March of Life House on a special project, whatever was needed. Rozalie offered to help in the garden and I volunteered to clean windows. Our days were racing by! On the day before Yom Kippur, we still hadn’t found the opportunity to keep our promise, so we started
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 15 Cleaning Day at March of Life House Read More »
Our day began with the drive from Caesarea to Netanya, and meeting Brian Slater and other volunteers at the Abundant Bread of Life distribution center. After a brief devotion time, we received our instructions for the day. At our posts, we packaged the items or handed them out at the tables, or served coffee to
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 17 Humanitarian Aid in Natanya and Sukkah Shopping Read More »
