The Old City, Jerusalem

July 5th, 2009. Jerusalem. 3:30 am. I am startled awake by the piercing call to prayer emanating from the minaret … Continue reading The Old City, Jerusalem

Israel

I’m Going to Die in an Israeli Jail

July 2009 That’s what kept running through my mind as I, and only I, was stealthily surrounded by seven armed … Continue reading I’m Going to Die in an Israeli Jail

Israel, Jerusalem

The Western Wall and Hezekiah’s Tunnels

July 9th, 2009 (From my 2009 journal of my trip to the Holy Land) They said it would be hot. … Continue reading The Western Wall and Hezekiah’s Tunnels

Israel

June 29th, 2009

Well, school is finally out. That last week was hot and humid. The school doesn’t have air-conditioning and the students … Continue reading June 29th, 2009