How do you Make a Desert Bloom?

 שלום חבריםShalom Chaverim!  In Hebrew (read right-to-left), “Shalom” (שלום) means hello, good-bye, or peace.  So, when in Israel and you don’t know what to say.... “Shalom” will always work!  “Chaverim” = friends.  Thus, my greeting is “Hello Friends!” For about a year-and-a-half I have studied Hebrew and can’t wait to get to Israel and speak their language!  …

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As the Day Draws Near!

Well, just 10 days away from departure to Israel and I’m just as excited about this trip as I was the very first time I stepped foot on Israeli soil.  I absolutely love the land and love the people, and I am tremendously intrigued by the culture.  Here are a few things I’ve learned about …

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Fun Facts…Random, but Interesting!

I could spend a week sharing fun facts about Israel.  The land is so unique, the people are so gifted, and the nation is perhaps the most innovative in the world.  But, I'll end our "Fun Facts" segment with this final post of 30 random, but interesting, fun facts.  Enjoy! Israel is only 1/6 of …

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Fun Facts…God’s Hand on the Land!

Israel is God's chosen land and His fingerprint is all over it!  I'll let pictures tell most of the story today.Farm land in the Jezreel Valley is lush and prosperous.  The soil is rich and pictures do no justice to the vibrancy of the land.   Israel is a world leader in agricultural technology.  They are …

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