Hi Friends,
Today we had a relaxing/time on our own/shabbat kind of day. Most of us (those who don't have kids on the trip at least) slept in a bit and had a late breakfast (!!) and some of us discussed this week's Torah portion--shelach lecha (which is actually now considered, last week's portion). it is the portion where Moses sends out 10 spies to scout out the land of Canaan. all but Caleb and Joshua come back saying it is too much for the Israelites, that they could not enter the land. Caleb and Joshua believed that anything is possible if you have determination and faith. it reminded me of Herzl's--if you will it, it is no dream and also of all the early pioneers building the State of Israel... It is really, a miracle that this State exists. Problems, conflicts and all... we are Here. I am pleased that Joshua and Caleb spoke up... :-)
in the late morning, some of us went to the Shuk in the Muslim/Christian quarter, some stayed at the hotel, by the pool etc. we all met at 7:30 for Havdalah, on one of the veranda's at the hotel, walls of the Old City in the background. It was interesting to offer the Havdalah prayers noting the separation from the holy and the ordinary. when in Jerusalem, I/we feel nothing is quite "ordinary". lots to think about.
well, once again i am writing this at a late hour... tomorrow promises to be a very another very busy, enlightening, awesome day. we begin at 7:30 am. Til Soon, Lila Tov from Jerusalem.
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