Here in Colorado Springs a major event each year during Easter season is the performance of “The Thorn”. This is a reenactment of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. I’ve always struggled with this “passion play’ because I’m aware of the violent history that has been associated with Passion Plays. For many centuries Christians have used … Read more
In the Fall of 2020, Israel entered into historical agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, entitled the Abraham Accords. Recently, Prime Minister Netanyahu paid a secret visit to Saudi Arabia, creating expectations that this important Arab country as well, will enter into a similar agreement with Israel. But the foundation of the Abraham … Read more
The rains started last week. It was a long dry spell—too long– and when the meteorologists started predicting a storm, it was all people could talk about. The anticipation in the air was almost celebratory… as if an important guest was coming to town, or a popular sporting event was about to begin. The rain … Read more
July 2011 I just came home from being abroad for six days. The trip was my mother’s idea and it was an incredible one! My mother, my two sisters, Judy and Batya, and my brother-in-law Richie, live in America, all in the New York area, and my husband and I live in Israel. It’s hard. … Read more