חנוכה שמחה Happy Hanukkah! What a blessing to have a free day in Jerusalem during Hanukkah. Israelis "go big" in celebrating it, and I had a great time today witnessing the joy of the Jewish people! I did a lot of walking today and, because my hotel is right in the middle of things, I …
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A New Experience!
Shabbat Shalom! Shabbat is the Jewish sabbath and it begins every Friday at sundown. The city (and most others in Israel) almost totally shut down mid-afternoon to prepare for shabbat dinner and to attend synagogue at sundown. Today, we experienced both synagogue and shabbat dinner together! What a glorious ending to a great day! I'll …
Laying a Biblical Foundation
We awoke to a bright, glorious Sunday morning in Jerusalem! (The weather is fantastic!) Above, I've given you a glimpse of Chord's Bridge from our hotel balcony. This work of art is designed to look like King David's Harp, but functionally serves as a bridge for the light rail and a walkway connecting to the Central …
Songs of Ascent: Up to Jerusalem!
Hi gang! As this article is posted, I have just departed JFK Airport in New York City. I have left American soil on my way to Jerusalem! As sojourners made their way to Jerusalem for the feasts of Israel, they would travel together, often singing songs. Some of those songs are recorded in Psalms 120-134. …
