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Old Town of Jaffa
After the extreme heat of midday, I catch bus #10 to Jaffa (Yafo) and check out the Old Clock Tower and the beautiful architecture by the port. Need to join the Wednesday morning tour to get the historical lowdown on this pretty area. I find a great vintage dress shop with Siva, the nice owner. I have ...
Road Trip
... on a marbled floor. This is where Christ is believed to have been born. Visitors also kneeled in front of the star and kissed this holy spot.
I took pictures.
Arising from the grotto, we were met with the cool air and took a lap throughout the compound to view and visit the various altars. Emerging into the hot sun, I ducked into a few souvenir shops to pick up some more trinkets on our way back to the car. It was nearly 4 o' ...
Tel Aviv - the night city
... We waited for about 30 minutes and finally got inside. And it was a madhouse! There are guys walking around taking orders, but they yell the orders out to the kitchen staff, so there is a lot of shouting going on. We ordered hummus and beans and pita and chips. The hummus was warm, which was very different to the hummus that we’re used to! We ate our fill and headed to Old Jaffa. We went to the old port for a walk around, and then walked up some ...
WE LOVE ISRAEL!!!
... time I went with everyone to shop. I got some gifts for my family. We all went to the beach after the market. I had a great time. For Hanukkah we went to Agam's house for a party. It's different because Hanukkah is a big thing around here. There are so many Hanukkah decorations, we haven't seen any Christmas decorations. I had a great first night of Hanukkah.
Jacob: Yesterday when we had free time, Agam, ...
Youth and Young Adult Conference
... reconciliation. Then, all of the Arab youth lined up on one side, and all of the Jewish youth lined up on the other side facing each other. They prayed for each other, and then they held up their hands and linked hands with the person across from them forming a symbolic bridge. This was such a powerful time! But even more powerful is the testimony that some of the leaders have shared. They said that last year, there was real breakthrough in forgiveness ...
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Other places to stay in Ashkelon
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Holiday Inn Ashkelon
9 Yekotiel Adam Street, Ashkelon | 3 star hotelfrom $161 -
Dan Gardens Ashkelon
56 Rehov Hatayassim, Ashkelon | 2 star hotelfrom $143