Wednesday Oct 30, 2013 Shabbat Chayei Sarah: V’Shavu Banim L’Gvulam Friday afternoon, a few hours before Shabbat, Shabbat Hebron, what we call Chayei Sarah, I wandered into the Avraham Avinu neighborhood. It was difficult to drive into the parking area, which was a huge maze of cars. I left mine near the street and walking around, bumped into […]
Read moreCheshvan 21, 5774, 10/25/2013 Motivation: Shabbat Hebron A few days ago, speaking to a group of young adults, one of the people asked me what’s my motivation to live in Hebron. My answer contained a few elements. Usually my first stop on tours is Tel Rumeida, a great place to start. Because this neighborhood is actually ancient Tel Hebron. […]
Read moreThe Wilder Way Wednesday Oct 13, 2013The legalities of Ma’arat HaMachpela The Prime Minister’s office door swung open. In strode the Attorney General and Justice Minister, unannounced, uninvited. As they sat down, another six suited men filed into the office, standing behind them. Surprised, the Prime Minister waited. Not for very long. The Justice Minister growled at him: “Mr. Prime […]
Read moreThe Wilder Way Wednesday Oct 09, 2013 Historic visit of Italian Minister of Culture and Tourism in Hebron, with David Wilder Historic visit of Italian Minister of Culture and Tourism in Hebron, with David Wilder Italian Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Massimo Bray, hosted by Tiph in Hebron, walked near Beit Hadassah, where he was met and greeted by […]
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