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 »
Preparing for a Survivor Brunch, and a Walk to the Seashore First was cleaning, shopping, and baking, baking, baking! Holiday Challah and Apple Pie with Extra Charm! We knew the beach was only about ten minutes away. We enjoyed finding the path through the eucalyptus trees. Strapped with our activities to accomplish while there,
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 7 Working Day at the Beach 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 »
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 »
“Shanah Tovah!” and “Happy New Year!” were heard at The March of Life House on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Festivities continued with a group of 16 Russian Holocaust survivors enjoying one another and the volunteers who love them. Lesly, Petra, the March of Life guests, and volunteers from the Israeli government joined together to serve the guests. After
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 8 Shanah Tovah with Survivors Read More »
First, we journeyed to pick up our friends, Paul and Jan….. then, on to Kfar Saba for a Torah Celebration! Our dear friend, Rabbi Itzhak Shapira, visited to bless the arrival of a new Torah Scroll with a congregation in his home town. The crowd filled the room, rejoicing in the Torah with loud and exciting praise! Rabbi Shapira gave a
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 19 Teaming Up and Visiting a Friend in His Home Town 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 »
Our friends from Houston, Jeff and Rina, were also visiting Israel, and we had already enjoyed a Shabbat Dinner with them and some of their friends earlier in the trip. This day, they visited us at the March of Life House in Ceasarea. Jeff and Rina helped with learning the verses of “Tumbalalaika,” and suggested other
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 10 Visitors from Home! 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 »
This man’s name is Yeshua. He agreed to let me finish my sketch, which became a gift for him. The March of Life House was full of activity as we planned to help with a special holiday luncheon with nearby Holocaust Survivors. The event was sponsored by Helping Hands Coalition, at their Shalom House. Guests
Israel Trip Fall 2016 – Day 11 Shalom House with Helping Hands Coalition Read More »
