PALESTINE | Friday, 18 May 2007 | Views [971]
Musalaha (Dr. Salim) - "Musalaha" in arabic means reconciliation This
is an organization that began in 1990 and is completely directed toward
the Ministry of Reconciliation between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli
Jews. Dr. Salim ... Read more >
Tags: holy land, musalaha, notes from speakers, palestine, tantur ecumenical institute, wiam conflict resolution centre
PALESTINE | Thursday, 17 May 2007 | Views [489]
Our tour continues now, it is in its
6th day (7th if you count the day in transit). Up until now I have had
a feeling of overwhelmed-ness and exhaustion--both physically and
spirtually. When I
was at breakfast this morning, Ben said something ... Read more >
Tags: 1st mexican restaurant of palestine, bethlehem, holy land, palestine, pilgrimage
PALESTINE | Thursday, 10 May 2007 | Views [521]
Right now I am sitting on stone steps from the 1st century.
Stone steps that were here in the time of Jesus. Stone steps that Jesus
walked down during the time preceeding his death. This concept is hard
for me to believe and to grasp, to absorb.... Read more >
Tags: holy land, palestine
PALESTINE | Monday, 7 May 2007 | Views [1044]
Wow. This morning was a real wake up
call that we are definitely in a foreign land. The Islamic call to
prayer resonated across the city, bouncing off each other from the
various mosques that are present in the city. It is beautiful, however
at ... Read more >
Tags: bethlehem, holy land, jerusalem, palestine
ISRAEL | Sunday, 6 May 2007 | Views [678]
We are here! We are in the Middle
East! After a long and (thankfully) event-free flight we have landed
here in Tel Aviv. It is hard to believe that our adventure has just
truly begun! I am very happy to report that I finally have a stamp in
my ... Read more >
Tags: bethlehem, holy land, jaffa gate, jerusalem
