Tag Archives: Israel

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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“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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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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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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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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Traveling international with family

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Pete Rambo

I was thinking yesterday how blessed we are to be taking three of our boys with us on this trip to Israel.  For them it is their first international trip and for one it is his first commercial flight/airport experience. … Continue reading →

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Setting my face toward Jerusalem

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Pete Rambo

After months of preparation and anticipation, the time has come.  I wrapped up things at work, cleaned my office and said a few ‘see you later’s, then walked out the door.  Tomorrow morning, we board a flight to Toronto and … Continue reading →

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