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....
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....
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....
All We Need Is Love…and maybe some equality
25 January 2015 Good evening from Beit Sahour! On Monday, we spent the morning at the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) headquarters where we heard from Shareen, a lawyer that works often with abused women, share about her life and work. And never have I ever been so thankful for my father and opportunities as a....