Verbal Warfare in the Holy Land Alleluhia! I made it to Israel… and back! Actually, the Holy Land was a bit of a let down and far as excitement goes. Indeed, God, Yahve and Allah be my witnesses, I swear I honestly did my best to get in trouble and have some interesting stories to [...]
Matkesh Ramon – July 29th, 2000 On the edge of Matkesh Ramon This is the other side to the Middle East. A side that has nothing to do with religion or conflict. Sitting on the rim of the biggest natural crater in the world watching the sunset is an awe inspiring experience. The scenery in [...]
Kibbutz Degania Bet – June 28th, 2000 Kibbutzim were first set up in the twenties when ‘pioneering’ Jews settled in Palestine, working the land in an aim to create a Zionist state. As that aim has been achieved (some fifty years ago), the number of Kibbutzim is dwindling and some fear they will eventually die [...]
“Ten measures of beauty where bestowed upon the world. Nine of them were taken by Jerusalem and one by the rest of the world.” (Babylonian Talmud, tractate kiddushim 49:2) In the shimmering July heat, Jerusalem streets are like a blur of colors and people from all walks of life. Walking from the Central bus station, [...]
Gerry Schwartz had meant to go on a Kenya safari a 
Gerry Schwartz had meant to go on a Kenya safari a 
Matkesh Ramon – July 29th, 2000 On the edge of Matkesh Ramon This is the other side to the Middle East. A side that has nothing to do with religion or conflict. Sitting on the rim of the biggest natural crater in the world watching the sunset is an awe inspiring experience. The scenery in [...] 
Kibbutz Degania Bet – June 28th, 2000 Kibbutzim were first set up in the twenties when ‘pioneering’ Jews settled in Palestine, working the land in an aim to create a Zionist state. As that aim has been achieved (some fifty years ago), the number of Kibbutzim is dwindling and some fear they will eventually die [...] 
“Ten measures of beauty where bestowed upon the world. Nine of them were taken by Jerusalem and one by the rest of the world.” (Babylonian Talmud, tractate kiddushim 49:2) In the shimmering July heat, Jerusalem streets are like a blur of colors and people from all walks of life. Walking from the Central bus station, [...] 