Pesach 2020, Sukkot 2020

Dates for Pesach and Sukkot 2020

16 Three times in a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses, at the Feast of Unleavened Bread and at the Feast of Weeks and at the Feast of Booths, and they shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed. 17 Every man shall give as he is… Continue reading Dates for Pesach and Sukkot 2020

Sukkot 2019, Uncategorized

Update and BIG gallery!

Sukkot is upon us! Tonight, at sunset, begins the week-long Feast of Tabernacles. The work of picking up trash and the challenge of the Yom haKippurim fast is behind us, so now we begin touring and enjoying the Land in the presence of the Lord. This morning I rose early to enjoy another stunning sunrise.… Continue reading Update and BIG gallery!

Sukkot 2018 Trip

Simchat Torah in Giv’at Ye’arim

Last night was an amazing finale to a wonderful 16 days in Israel. The warmth and openness of our host community was on full display as we were invited to participate in their Simchat Torah celebration.Almost everyone in our group danced at one point or another, though I did help a couple find their legs....… Continue reading Simchat Torah in Giv’at Ye’arim