Parting Ways…and Reuniting!

Hey friends, thanks for following! We are nearing the end of our time together in Israel and we are all beginning to come to that realization. We share a WhatsApp group, so many plan to stay in contact that way, and others have traded contact information. It is truly a great group...but more of those …

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God’s Promise is Eternal!

Friends, I was very excited to hear that Pilgrimage Road, leading from the Pool of Siloam in the City of David to the southern steps of Temple Mount, was finally inaugurated a few days ago! If you have been to Israel in the last few years, perhaps you are as excited as I am about …

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The Rewards of Hezekiah’s Tunnel!

The City of David is amazing!!! Yes, it contains King David's palace and it happens to have been the original Jerusalem! When Nehemiah returned from Babylonian captivity, this is where he rebuilt the walls of the city! Within the City of David is one of the most astounding construction projects ever undertaken. Hezekiah's Tunnel was …

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Entering the Old City

After a fantastic Shabbat (when Jews shut down all activity), we were ready to enter the Old City, whose walls tower over visitors anxious to experience this wonderful place. Entering always reminds me of the three times a year Jews from all over the land would flock to the Temple for major feasts. Passover (which …

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