Category Archives: Travel

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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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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Welcoming in Sukkot with our Yemenite host

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Today has been a blessed day.  We make a trip into Jerusalem and walked through the Old City to the Mount of Olives to read some Scripture and consider past and future historical/prophetic connections.  A surprise I did not count … Continue reading →

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Finding Shabbat in Gi’vat Ye’arim

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Last night, as I put together a quick post, fellow traveler, AL McCarn crafted a special accounting of our Shabbat experience here and, in his introspective manner, connected it with so many important pieces, both recent and historical.   You … Continue reading →

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An Unorthodox Shabbat

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Our first Shabbat on this trip has come to a close, we have finished the oneg (post shabbat dinner) and are relaxing. The Barking Fox and I are blogging, Silas has been drumming, Dorothy, Katie and Jeremiah are dancing while … Continue reading →

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Shabbat shalom from Giv’at Ye’arim, Jerusalem District 

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Preparing to sit down with wonderful friends and family for our Shabbat dinner.  How blessed we are.  If this is bondage, please throw away the key!! 😉

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A walk around and a few quick pics

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Pete Rambo

All other adults in our group chose to help with the grocery run before Shabbat.  I elected to stay with the boys and take a walk through the neighborhood.  (Come to think of it, maybe they left me with the … Continue reading →

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Our most amazing host, Tzemach

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Pete Rambo

Our host is an amazing and gifted artist. Last night, as we checked in, I noticed numerous insets in the walls surrounding the house that had various Hebrew passages or writing painstakingly inscribed.  I did not think much about them … Continue reading →

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Creative kafe in Gi’vat

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Pete Rambo

A glorious view welcomed us this morning. Late last night, we drove into Giv’at Ye’arim in the dark and, after a Pink Panther-esque car parade through the village, several times, we found the house we have rented.  Situated high in … Continue reading →

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I came to you, Israel, wanting to hate you….

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Following is a terrific short article demonstrating that there is something very special about the tiny land bridge in the center of EurAsiAfrica.  We traveled to Israel already loving her, but came home in love with her.  Here is a … Continue reading →

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Macro Photography in Israel

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Pete Rambo

One of my sons has a gift with a camera, so before going to Israel I asked him to teach me a little about macro photography.  Using the couple settings he showed me, I took a number of macro images … Continue reading →

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Video of Trip to Israel

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Here is a short video overview of our recent trip to Israel and a taste of the First B’ney Yosef National Congress.  A few minutes of music and video can’t begin to encapsulate the incredible experience, but I pray this … Continue reading →

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How long will you waver between two opinions?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Elijah again asks this very question: 21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you [i]hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people did not … Continue reading →

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