The Security Wall/Fence

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Crystal W... We had a guest lecture from the IDF spokesperson on the history of the separation barrier and how it came to be. The separation barrier was a direct result of multiple…

The Dead Sea

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student James H... The Dead Sea is a large body of water bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Its surface and shores are 1,407 ft. below sea level,…

Taking a Closer Look

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Cassandra N... When people ask me about my time in Israel, I have trouble figuring out how to respond. Part of the problem is in the way that they ask. It’s like they want me…

New Perspectives

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Joseph B... Traveling into the West Bank is unlike anything you've seen from a television broadcast. You quickly go through Israeli security and a new culture welcomes you. Start…

Returning Home

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Christina K... The concept of home seems so silly and almost innate that most people in America don't pay too much attention to it. Home is a place where someone lives, where…

Al Aqsa Mosque

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Leah G...   Coming to Israel for spring break 2016 was something that I was looking forward to. My parents and family were very nervous for me due to the conflict between…

Conflicting Experiences

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Breanna H... On Saturday March 5th, we started out our day leaving Jerusalem. I was pretty sad to leave Jerusalem as it is one of my favorite cities in Israel. I love the mixture…

Relationships

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Kirk B... In my private practice as a social worker there were particular statements we were trained as a therapist never to say to clients. For example, “I understand how you…

The Truth in Comedy

Today's blog post comes from traveler Rabbi Devorah Lynn... In December Jerry Seinfeld performed to a sold out crowd in Tel Aviv. One of his best- received quips was about how Israelis have only two answers to a question. On the one hand…

Visiting Bethlehem

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Alicia M... Today we visited Bethlehem! We began the journey traveling through the checkpoint. While it was easy for a bus full of Americans to get through, the line behind us…