Category Archives: B’Ney Yosef Congress

Jerusalem for Passover, two pilgrims’ adventures….

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

One of the great joys of going up to Jerusalem for the feasts is to gather on the weekly Shabbats at Independence Park.  Some time back, it sort of became an unwritten date on every ephramite’s calendar: 2pm at Independence … Continue reading →

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3rd B’ney Yosef National Congress Report ~ Ephraim and Rimona

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Following is a terrific report from the 3rd B’ney Yosef National Congress.  Also, I want to give you a quick reminder to pray, promote and consider participating in the Bney Yosef organized trip to Jerusalem for Sukkot 2018!! Friday, April … Continue reading →

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Two FUNNY videos from Pesach….

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

So, we are back in the US and getting over jet lag while dealing with mild depression from having to leave Israel.  Honestly, “there” feels more like home than “here,” but I digress. As previously shared, we had an awesome … Continue reading →

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They call mine a “Jewish soul”…

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

On board ElAl music plays softly on my headset, a lilting melancholy tune as we taxi. Thoughts of the Judean hills and views of Tiberius flit through my mind and my eyes are suddenly moist with tears. I’m surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Sunset and our time in Israel is fading….

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

Today has been another special day.  We began with an early breakfast on the covered patio before traveling into Jerusalem to attend synagogue at the invitation of Rabbi Rosenberg.  Our reception was very warm and we were excited to see … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem!!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Tonight marks the next to last night we are here and our last erev Shabbat (afaik) until Sukkot! It is a bitter sweet time of impending separation and trips to the airport, but we had a special evening of fish, … Continue reading →

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The Highway of Holiness

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

The last time we stayed in this moshav, we had a number of feast days wherein we would stroll the afternoon away wandering through the neighborhood.  We have not had so much time this visit… until today. Last night as … Continue reading →

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Surprise!! Tomorrow happened today!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Today started out on a decidedly slower note.  Exhausted, we slept later than usual.  I think I may have held the motionless ‘casketed pose’ (flat on my back, arms crossed on my chest) in bed for six or seven hours. … Continue reading →

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Judah and Ephraim Speak!!

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

As with many of our recent days, we only had a vague idea what we were doing when we got up this morning, yet here I am amazed at how the day unfolded and the incredible implications!!  Our plans, from … Continue reading →

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From Jericho to Capernaum and back…

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Another long day and I am wiped out!!  Lots of driving today to take in several sights and to meet with a couple special people.  Ten of us set out in two vehicles early this morning and drove to the … Continue reading →

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What a great day!!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

Last night we had no idea what we were going to do today, though one item I needed to check off my list!  Before making this trip I had been in communication with author and former tour guide, Miriam Feinberg … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Torah School for the Nations

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

A group of us from the house drove to Ma’ale Adumim to participate in Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler’s inaugural Torah School for the Nations.  We were welcomed warmly by a predominantly English speaking synagogue that seemed very excited to host … Continue reading →

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Shabbat in Jerusalem

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

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

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

Passover preparations are complete….

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