Though we have been in Ashdod for a couple of days, Sunday was our first opportunity to get out and about in the city. It is beautiful! The beach is gorgeous, the city is modern and alive, and some of the buildings are very unique. (Be reminded that Sabbath is Friday evening to Saturday evening, …
Saturday is Shabbat in the Jewish world, which means virtually everything is shut down from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday. So, what is a group to do? Go to Jerusalem! Our agenda included a stop on the Mount of Olives overlooking Temple Mount, a stroll through the Garden of Gethsemane, prayer time at …
View of the Mediterranean Sea from our Airbnb After arriving in Ashdod after dark on Thursday, we got our first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea on a glorious Friday morning. Other than a bit of rain and wind on Thursday, weather has been gorgeous with temperatures in the 60's and (at times) low-70's. Today was …
The Galilee is a special place. During every trip to Israel a tinge of sadness arises as we leave there. So, we lingered for a while before waving goodbye to the region in which Jesus spent over 75% of His ministry. Boker tov (good morning) from the Sea of Galilee The Thursday morning dawn broke …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 