Boker Tov, (good morning)

No time, no time.

I've been in Israel for almost four days, seeing and learning a zillion things, so there's no time to post here. I've been to the Western (Wailing) wall and to the Temple Mount. To old Jerusalem and, as of last night, "new" Tel Aviv.

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust musesum, was a profound experience but too short a visit. There was one day in Jerusalem that I heard the Muslim call to prayer, followed by church bells. Here, in this Jewish nation. I'm finally, viscerally, understanding the intense mix of religions and why tensions can so easily arise.

Soon, I'm off to ancient Jaffa.

I'll tweet when I can. Post photos when I can. But if not, write in more detail when I return.

Meanwhile, check in every so often for the tweets on the top left of the blog. I'll shoot some 140-character thoughts if there's time and an Internet connection.

Shalom

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6 responses to “Israel for first-timers”

  1. Barb Rehm Avatar
    Barb Rehm

    Sounds wonderful Ellen! SO happy you are there and can’t wait to hear more about your adventure!!

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  2. Ellen Avatar

    Thanks Barb. I’m learning a zillion things a day. Trying to absorb it all…

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  3. Travel News Avatar

    Israel sounds like a wonderful place. I have yet to make my travel plans to go there. But from the sound of your trip so far, makes me sure want to plan something. Hope to hear more about your adventure! Cheers!

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  4. GRS Avatar
    GRS

    Wow, Ellen, I’m jealous. Always have wanted to travel Israel. Enjoy!

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