In consulting with friends about going to Israel, we heard a lot of commentary. I wish I had a dime for everyone who assured me everyone in Israel spoke English and that every THING was in English. I’d be really rich right now. Many speak English, enough to help them get by with whatever they […]

First impressions of Tel Aviv: crowded, busy, traffic, dirty, smokey, young people, cell phones, noise, noise, smoke, dirty, noise, and more smoke. There are street cafes everywhere displaying ice cream, pastries, falafels, coffees, teas, sandwiches, salads, everything of every smell, color, size and shape. Everywhere you look you will see young people, some not even […]

What was supposed to be about two leisurely weeks in Oklahoma ended up lasting only five days. I thought I had prepared most of our luggage for Israel, except for the computer and clothing, and that it was ready to put into suitcases and go. I also thought I had enough suitcases. After all, wasn’t […]