Sukkot 2019

Shabbat Shalom from the Top of the World

Kelly and I arrived late yesterday evening after a long trip from the US. We are in Tzemach's guesthouse here in Givat Ye'arim, Israel. He named it 'Top of the World' years ago because of the view and location near the crest of this Judean hill. Dinner when we got in last night... antipasto.. In… Continue reading Shabbat Shalom from the Top of the World

Pesach 2019

I’m full… stuffed, really.

Both figuratively and literally. The team parted ways this morning with many lingering hugs and lots of tears. Truly, over the last three trips to Israel, Abba has begun to knit us together as family in every sense. The leadership team celebrated Pesach here last year and the genesis of Ani Yosef occurred. We, along… Continue reading I’m full… stuffed, really.

Sukkot 2018 Trip

Blown away!!

You could have knocked me over with a feather.  Orna Grinman just completely blew me away and I am still processing, but I had to share this with you immediately!! All of the recent Ani Yosef participants who just returned from Sukkot in Jerusalem will remember that Orna came and spoke to us one evening. … Continue reading Blown away!!