I walked into the dorm room from my morning shower and he was cooking something on a camp stove on the windowsill. Curious, I asked him, "how long have you been traveling?" From his worn hiking pack and sun kissed face I could tell that he had spent time … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: Middle East 2015
Water
13. April 2015
As we enter our last stretch of time in the Middle East, the focus of our explorations has shifted to the sea - to learning and walking the different types of harbors, to studying Paul's journeys by water (and land), to … Continue Reading ››
One in One
One in One
What are the odds that you'll walk the Jesus Trail, put your feet where His once tread, gather the same dust upon your skin?
What are the odds that there will be wildflowers, blue skies full of birds, And fields of wheat all along the way?
What are the … Continue Reading ››
Jewish history and following Jesus’ story in the streets of Jerusalem
1. April
We arrived back from free travel and dove right back into the Old City of Jerusalem. We spent the week in a convent called Ecce Homo, which translates to "behold the man". The arch that goes over the street adjacent to the convent has been suggested as the site where Pilate presented Jesus. The … Continue Reading ››
Our Top Ten from Hannaton Kibbutz Week
10. Energetic Bar mitzvah Children (around 11 p.m.) - Unfortunately, we were unable to share in the children's excitement for this new phase of life, due to preparing for our presentations and getting some sleep.
9. Druze Meal - We shared a delicious meal followed by a short … Continue Reading ››
As we say goodbye to Jerusalem
We arrived back from free travel and dove right back into the Old City of Jerusalem. We spent the week in a convent called Ecce Homo, which translates to "behold the man". The arch that goes over the street adjacent to the convent has been suggested … Continue Reading ››
Learning from Geography
February 20, 2015
We're in Jerusalem at last! The center and capital of Israel. A city that was fought over, over 2000 years ago and is still being fought over today. A walled stone city and a modern sprawling metropolis all in one. It is truly something you have to see for yourself to understand. Nonetheless, … Continue Reading ››
Palestinian Neighbors
10 February 2015
We've concluded our final week in Beit Sahour. This week has been full of last times: last time walking to the ATG (Alternative Tourism Group) in the morning, last Arabic class, and last meals with our host families. We started out the week watching a film called The 18 Wanted, a comedy/documentary about … Continue Reading ››
The Birds
8 February 2015
THE BIRDS
I envy the birds that fly across
The wall that divides means and men
The birds don't see the anger of years
That break old hearts and bring new tears
The wall that splits friends and foes
The wall that cuts highs to lows
I wish the birds could tie a string,
wind me up and there to bring
So … Continue Reading ››
This week in the news: Palestine
2 February 2015
Hebron - the first glimpse of the conflict on the ground, and a major reality check. How is it possible that neighbors would have each other arrested, or throw their trash on each other? I stood on one side of a wall that divides the city and half an hour later I was … Continue Reading ››