Our new friends, Liz and Paul, recently took us on a tour of Gush Etzion. Known as the southern gateway to Jerusalem, this strategic area comprises the block of communities that defended the southern approach to Jerusalem against the invading armies … [Read more]
Jason’s Tomb to Ma’Aleh Adumim
About two weeks ago Marcia and I visited Ma'Aleh Adumim with friends who live there. The city has "twice won the national prize for environmental quality and features 275 acres of green space, dozens of playgrounds, and outdoor sculptures. Housing … [Read more]
Stone
I now have two weeks of Ulpan (pronounced ool'pahn, intensive Hebrew study) under my belt. I still can't speak Hebrew but I have a small list of words at my command that I can use incorrectly in almost any situation. My language school, Ulpan … [Read more]
“We will help you!”
Our container, loaded with everything we own, arrived in port ahead of schedule but just days before Passover when virtually all activity stops here. That gave us a fighting chance to complete the move to our new, long-term place while wrapping up … [Read more]
