Before the sun disappeared below the horizon of the Holy City and Shabbat officially began, we had a very interesting experience. We were invited to have coffee with an Arab family that lives just outside of Jerusalem. The husband is a one of the few Arab judges in Israel. The Arab culture is extremely hospitable,…
Tag: Israel
haiku: sabbath
sabbath peace settles flecks of gold, copper, and light pierce the dark of night
Outing…
We took a little drive today outside of Jerusalem–Beit Shemesh–to a kibbutz with a winery and restaurant. They also have a country store, comprised of spices, dried fruit and nuts, teas, grains, etc., some of which they grow on their land. Unfortunately, I couldn’t buy anything because we are loaded to the max and still…
“Yored Geshem…”
We are staying just outside of Jerusalem in a village. This is the view from our balcony. Yesterday yored geshem birushalayim. That’s Hebrew for “falling rain in Jerusalem.” It did rain… most of the day. It was fine; because it was a catch up day for us, and we stayed in and did some administrative…
An Open Letter to Gazans…
Noa writes open letter to Gazans Internationally renowned Israeli singer Noa writes a moving letter appealing to Palestinians in Gaza and everywhere, calling for eradication of common enemy: Fanaticism Ynet Internationally renowned Israeli singer Noa has written an open letter to Palestinians in Gaza and everywhere. The letter was published on the Israel-based iPeace website,…
To Touch a Life
This German sister, from the Evangelical Sisters of Mary located in Darmstadt, Germany, deeply touched my life this year. I met her at the Toward Jerusalem Council II summit meeting in Germany last fall. There were about 100 people there from around the world to pray for reconcilation between the Church and the Jewish people. On the…
The Pink Bombshelter
A dank and moldy smell rose as I descended the dark stairwell of the bombshelter. I pulled my scarf tighter around my face and nose as the air grew colder and more musty. I found the belly of the underground refuge filled with flickering candles, laughter, Christmas goodies, and faces from many countries: Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Romania, America,…
Iranians Mock the Holocaust
Iranians mock the Holocaust while chanting “Death to Israel.” Here is the full story.
Promises
Promises Morning washes the lake and pier with light. Summer dwindles to sparks, smolders cold into crisp autumn days. But the sun, the sun burns no matter the season it stays, it stays… unless the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob breaks his promises to Israel.
haiku: irony
prickly thistle thrives in the desert place, swathed in purple like a king
Bonnie Saul Wilks 