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…

Keep Smiling

  Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Zach M... Today we visited the city of Bethlehem, known mostly for being the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Although the city is only about 6 miles south of Jerusalem,…

Experiencing the Holy Land

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law student Erika B... Boker Tov (Good Morning), So today was amazing. I got to hear a woman speak who was a holocaust survivor. Ever since I was really little I have been fascinated…

Photos from Jerusalem

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law student Blake J... The first photo that overlooks much of Jerusalem is a panorama taken atop of Mount of Olives where we were informed that many of Israel's rich, powerful and influential…

The Cry for Jerusalem

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Justin C... In these pictures, I am standing on Mount Olives looking at the city of Jerusalem. I was told that on this same mountain, Jesus looked over Jerusalem and cried. I…

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah will be speaking at Henry Ford College

Press & Guide, a local newspaper for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, announced that Aziz will be have two speaking events at Henry Ford College on March 22, 2016. When describing MEJDI Tours, Aziz states - “Speakers and excursions delve…

Legal Education in Israel and the West Bank

The day started early in the morning, with a quick breakfast and a departure from the hotel at 7am. The drive to Shaari Mishpat is a long one, compared to most drives we have in the small State of Israel. It is also a fascinating drive. The…

Balance

Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Elliott E... This is the second time I've come to Israel, the first time being on a Jewish sponsored trip called Birthright. On Birthright trips, the leaders explain to us that…