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 “everything is going to be alright” (Yeheyeh Kol b’Seder) and on the […]
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 and the line on the other side were quite lengthy. We began the tour at […]
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, it is located in Palestine on the other side of the security wall across from Israel. […]
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 by WW2 and the holocaust (I guess that is what I get from growing […]
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 people have been laid to rest. We were also informed that there is little to […]
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 was curious as to why he cried so I looked it up. In Luke […]
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 into the true complexity of the situation here,” Abu Sarah said. “We include every point of view: […]
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 road we take goes through the West Bank, […]
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 Israel is the land for Jews. Israel was promised to Jews and while other people […]
Today’s blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Caitlan R…. Exploring new cities, countries, and cultures has always been fascinating and fun. I have traveled all around the world, but having the opportunity to travel to a place with such important religious meaning for me has been such a rewarding experience. Learning about another’s […]
