Monthly Archives: March 2018

Shabbat in Jerusalem

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Pete Rambo

After a very late night, last night, we began our morning slowly… after most had drifted out of beds and into the common area, we shared a breakfast of boiled eggs, matzah, cheese, olives and charoset. We then decided to … Continue reading →

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A Passover surprise!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Pete Rambo

As my longtime readers may recall, we stayed in this house for Sukkot 2016 and were invited into the sukkah of our host’s father for the first day of Sukkot.  Later in the week we were invited into the moshav’s … Continue reading →

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Shalom from Jerusalem.

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Passover preparations are complete….

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Pesach Preparation in Jerusalem

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Last year at this time we said, “Next year in Jerusalem!!”  Well, here we are! Through the week have discussed Pesach and preparation as well as have shopped for the food for tonight’s celebration, but the full reality of it … Continue reading →

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Our first couple days in Israel….

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Technically, we’ve been here for more than a week, but the Congress ended Tuesday and we only really began seeing sights and visiting people in the last couple days.  As with every visit, time passes too fast and traffic moves … Continue reading →

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Cletus goes to Congress (and other fun details…)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Pete Rambo

The 3rd Bney Yosef Congress had at least one new participant.  I had heard rumors that he might show up, but I was not prepared for Cletus’ grand entry, snatching the microphone for a monologue…  And, he did it more … Continue reading →

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An AMAZING 3rd Bney Yosef Congress!!

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Pete Rambo

I have no idea where to begin!!  So much could have been written soon, however the internet service at the Eshel Hashomron was overtaxed and spotty.  Honestly, that is my only complaint about a terrific hotel in the Shomron that … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom from Israel!!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Pete Rambo

The 3rd B’ney Yosef Congress is underway! Began with a wonderful erev Shabbat dinner followed by worship and dance. So good to reconnect with family from across the globe and meet new people, awakened to the their identity as Ephraim.

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Priceless blessings!!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Late Shabbat afternoon, friend and gifted worship leader, James Block and his wife Leez strolled into the lobby to visit with many friends here. He and Solomon Lopez, Congress music leader, have known each other and conversed for five or … Continue reading →

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A prayer journey…

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Recall that a couple weeks ago I posted a reblog about Greater Israel, the HUGE territory prophesied to be given to the sons of Israel. Well, today, I joined about 45 mostly non-Jews who understand the volume of prophesies regarding … Continue reading →

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Checked in..

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Parts of the trip were quite eventful… like the worst turbulence I have experienced in 20 year over the north Atlantic and a 45 minute change of plane and concourse, no, airport practically, in Madrid. And, I couldn’t get maps … Continue reading →

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Mercy!! (For travels…)

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Flying to Israel tonight/tomorrow. Have had most details worked out for a long time, then, due to snow in New York, my phone started to blow up with flight cancellations, panicked fellow travelers, etc!! Spent hours on the phone, squeezed … Continue reading →

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Speaking of “Greater Israel”….

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Just yesterday, I posted a bit about Greater Israel and the explosiveness of hte topic.  well, imagine my surprise when I received the following news analysis and prayer points email today that delves into the very topic!!  And, it all … Continue reading →

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The Moving Cloud and Difficult Truth

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Numbers 9:15-23 explains in detail the travel habits of the Children of Israel in the wilderness.  The abbreviated version is that they followed the Pillar of Cloud.  When the Cloud moved, they moved.  When the Cloud stood still, they camped. … Continue reading →

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“Greater Israel” explosive Topic!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Pete Rambo

Recently, while reading comments from an occasional commenter on my blog, I saw a link to a website with an intriguing name: “The Greater Israel”   Immediately, I was intrigued and went to peruse the site.  The first and, unfortunately, only … Continue reading →

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