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Shabbat was a glorious day.  Bright and sunny and temperature in the mid 70s.  I visited and ate lunch with friends at Focaccia, walked around Jerusalem and ate again.  It’s not a visit to Jerusalem with eating at Focaccia.  It was indeed a time of resting and refreshing. Today dawned another bright and crisp morning.  […]

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem! I do not know where to start.  As Murphey’s law would have it, my Blackberry was on the blink and I could not get to another computer until after the group had left Israel. The Greek Isles of Mykonos, Rhodes, and Patmos were as gorgeous as ever. The waters were so […]

Shalom from Athens! We all arrived safe and sound and tired on Wednesday.   We dined like kings at our Athens hotel, the Divani Palace, and then crashed. The tour of Athens yesterday was breathtaking.  The weather was perfect—around 75—and the Acropolis was as magnificent as always.  Crowded as always, also.  I think the stats are […]

Packing, Packing, Packing… (Sung to the tune from Rawhide).  It seems like I have been packing for days and days. Finally, the bags are ready.  I get so excited thinking about going to Greece and Israel, that I will hardly sleep tonight in anticipation. The Fall tour begins in Greece and includes Athens, a 4 […]

This will be mentioned in the August Levitt Letter.  Blessings, Sandra Because Shavuot is a dairy holiday, I would like to share a recipe for yogurt cheese. This is delicious on tuna or tomatoes, or served with pita. Add dill, parsley, black pepper, or mint to the cheese. It’s one of my favorites, from The Essential Book of Jewish […]

The group left this morning at 1am headed back for the States.  There were several passengers that had planned on staying a few days after the tour and they are seeing Israel on their own.  As aways, a really great group of Believers and I will miss them. Our hotel, Prima Royale, really put on […]

I promised that I would try and do a little blogging while on the tour.  I did not realize just what I had promised!  But today, I will catch up some.   Today is my son, Will’s, birthday.  So, first things first:  “happy birthday!”  I have been so blessed to watch Will grow in the Lord.  […]

Shalom from a very hot Jerusalem.  I guess Summer has arrived and would guess it is in the 90’s today with a very light breeze. Last night, Will and I went to the Western Wall to celebrate Shavuot. (The weather was warm, but bearable.)  It is one of the three holidays, that Jews gather in […]

The weather has been somewhat cooler than Thursday.  I would say in the mid 70’s to low 80’s rather than the 90 degree mark.  A gentle breeze is also here, but alas, no rain.   Very quiet Shabbat.  I love the contrast between the hustle and bustle of Jerusalem during the week and then the quietness […]

Shabbat Shalom! It was hot yesterday. I think I heard that it topped out at around 90 degrees. I know, its a dry heat, but let me tell you, that is still hot. Had a wonderful visit with the Immanuel Tours family. Dinner was in Tel Aviv in an area called Neve Tzedek at a […]