Tag Archives: tel aviv

Davening in the rear galley of a 777

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

There are still so many stories bubbling up from our recent trip to Israel.  It was such an  incredible trip that I am still processing the many events.  Even our flight home was ‘off the chain…’ During our 21 days … Continue reading →

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A walk around and a few quick pics

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

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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Setting my face toward Jerusalem

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

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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B’ney Yosef Congress, Day #2

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

Our second full day is wrapping up and it has been another fantastic day of presentations and discussions. Hanoch Young, Orthodox Jew and Israeli tour guide, led off with a moving presentation wherein he described and discussed the treatment of … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Breakfast Spot…

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

What a difference, and blessings, a good night’s sleep makes!! This morning I woke before the alarm went off with sun peeking around the shade…  Too excited to go back to sleep!  After playing with the little espresso machine in … Continue reading →

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We’re HERE!!! and, a surprise! (Pics, too.)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

A loooong day of travel that started yesterday mid-morning with a two hour drive to the airport, and several travel glitches, but we are here!  Already, have had a couple neat blessings. The trip is long, and we had a … Continue reading →

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On the way!

Posted on May 16, 2015 by

All checked in and sitting at the gate in Charlotte.  Sallie is traveling with Kelly and me. She hasn’t flown in 30 years and we haven’t in about 20 years.  While much is the same, the whole security thing is … Continue reading →

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