Monthly Archives: October 2016

A report on the Second Bney Yosef National Congress

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Israel 2016: Picking Up Where We Left Off – A Report on the Second B’ney Yosef National Congress – http://wp.me/p4cMjG-1g1

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Second Congress has begun

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Last night we began the Second Bney Yosef Congress with worship that was just off the chain!!! Internet is spotty, so updates will be sporadic.  I am taking notes and have much to process.  Abba is making amazing strides, particularly … Continue reading →

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First day of the Congress

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Pete Rambo

I’m having internet connection issues, but reall want to share this neat report.  More when I canget better connection.  Israel 2016: Days of Transition – http://wp.me/p4cMjG-1fM

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Second Bney Yosef Congress begins tonight

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Ezekiel 37, two sticks, prophecy, peace, Ariel, Judah, Ephraim Continue reading →

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Embraced!!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Pete Rambo

I really should be packing.  Or, I should be asleep.  We have an early day tomorrow to get in some touring in northern Israel before checking in by mid-afternoon at the hotel for the Congress.  But, I’m processing.  This trip … Continue reading →

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Last day in Jerusalem, a mixed bag….

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Tomorrow is Simchat Torah and then we head to Ariel for the Congress, so we made our last trip into Jerusalem today.  Not having visited the Kotel yet, we made that our very first priority and, like last time, it … Continue reading →

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“In the Courts of my King!”

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Following is a guest post written by my son Jeremiah. This whole trip has been quite the experience. Hi, I’m Jeremiah Rambo, Pete’s second born. I’m 17 years old, and beginning to find my feet in the world that I … Continue reading →

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Sabra…  

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Pete Rambo

In Israel, a native born is termed a ‘sabra’ after the tough cacti that grow around the land, due to its tough prickly skin and soft inner core.  The real irony, if I understand this correctly, is that the sabra … Continue reading →

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Dancing with Tzemach, Nadav and Dalia

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Last erev Shabbat we had the special privilege of having our host join us for dance.  As I related in a post about it, at close friend of his who happens to be a Jewish folk dance instructor was downstairs, … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom 

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Pete Rambo

So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.’ It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made heaven … Continue reading →

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Good eats in Modern Jerusalem Restaurant

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Last year, as I recall, I took and shared tons of food pics.  This year, because we are traveling with three teenage boys, we are quite glad to be renting a house from Tzemach through AirBnB.com.  Expenses have been much … Continue reading →

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What an AMAZING day!!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Pete Rambo

I’m pretty sure that I can’t even begin to describe today, but I’m going to give it a shot… The experiences were wonderful, but the lessons learned were even more special. Al McCarn and I, along with my two youngest … Continue reading →

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Dayenu, at Sukkot??

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Today was another amazing day!  We waited with great anticipation the arrival of David and Deborah Harding of Australia along with special guest, Bulkunu, of the Aboriginal people.  They showed up here looking exhausted, even a bit shell-shocked, after a … Continue reading →

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Send me your sukkah pics!!!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Please send me a pic of you in your sukkah.  Tell me where you are from and a name if it is okay to publish, and I will add it to this thread.  Thank you Don and Priscilla Cohen, of … Continue reading →

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First day of the Feast, and a prayer request… (more pics, too!)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Last night, I dropped a quick post about sitting in the sukkah of Aharon.  Today, the high Shabbat, was restful day with some surprises! Everyone slept in, but by about 10 a.m., we were all up.  Most found a quiet … Continue reading →

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