In Beit Shemesh two schools were chosen to be on the programme with 70 kids identified as being in real need - they likely wouldn't have eaten before coming to school and couldn׳t afford to buy lunch at school. Leket Israel and its partner Nevet had hoped to invest in the scheme but financial constraints … Continue reading Sandwiches for Kids Programme
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Israel – A Broad Perspective.
I'm convinced that the best way to appreciate the biblical, historical, geographical and cultural scope of Israel is on a guided tour. I say this having spent time here alone in the past and at present, as well as having come on structured tours. There's much to be said for being here with no itinerary, … Continue reading Israel – A Broad Perspective.
Oh I do like to be beside the Dead Sea
When I left the house yesterday morning to catch the 10.15 bus to Jerusalem, my intention was to stay in the city for a few hours and head back about 4pm, however, just as we were pulling into the bus station I changed my mind and decided to go to the Dead Sea instead (not … Continue reading Oh I do like to be beside the Dead Sea
Sandwiches for Kids Programm
In Beit Shemesh two schools were chosen to be on the programme with 70 kids identified as being in real need - they likely wouldn't have eaten before coming to school and couldn׳t afford to buy lunch at school. Leket Israel and its partner Nevet had hoped to invest in the scheme this year but … Continue reading Sandwiches for Kids Programm
The Road to Emmaus.
I was on "the road to Emmaus" today with two travelling companions, both Jewish of French-Moroccan origin. For some reason they want to visit Christian Holy sites on Friday mornings, probably out of kindness to me, but I hear their conversation, their intrigue and comments about Yeshua (Jesus) and the Notzrim (Christians). Now there is … Continue reading The Road to Emmaus.
History on my doorstep – Beit Shemesh.
So I take a stroll from my home on Ha Nasi to the end of the street, cross the road and walk a few hundred yards on open ground to the ancient site of Beit Shemesh, which I had read about before coming here, but now was right in front of me. Canaanite and Israelite … Continue reading History on my doorstep – Beit Shemesh.
Israel my home.
Shalom from Jerusalem! Today is a day of celebration here in Israel, it's Independence Day - Yom Ha'atzmaut. I too have cause to celebrate on my first day here. Arrived at my hotel at 4am after a good journey with no hitches. Had a few hours sleep then off at 10am to Beit … Continue reading Israel my home.
Life in Israel - חיים בישראל 