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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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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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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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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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Ahab v. Elijah…

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Digging in Proverbs 28 some more and I thought this verse interesting…  Then while pondering what image to put with it I saw this pic I took on the top of My. Carmel. Interestingly, the verse fits Ahab and Elijah.  … Continue reading →

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Delegate Reflections on the Bney Yosef National Congress

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Here is a link for a nice overview page that includes a number of personal reflections from various delegates who attended the First B’ney Yosef National Congress. Apparently, there are many hungry souls who desire more information on the Congress … Continue reading →

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