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

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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

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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

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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