MORE GREETINGS FROM JERUSALEM!!!
It's now Saturday evening. Yesterday AM went to the Davidson center by the southern part of the temple mount retaining wall. Saw some great archeological finds, including other parts of the temple complex. Went to the old city, did some shopping and bartering in the Arab shouk and had lunch in the Jewish quarter (delicious shwarma). The hotel had a Shabbat dinner, complete with candles and wine for each table. The food was traditional and a real hamish atmosphere.
This morning went to the Masorati (conservative) synagogue which is just around the corner from here. Was pretty much like the services at home, most there were americans. This afternoon we took a jeep tour of the Judean desert. Some amazing sights. We stood on the same mountain where it describes in the Yom Kipur service where a goat is sacrificed for our sins. Also went to the caves of Kumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Benjy especially loved the off roading in the jeep.
Haven't been able to find a card reader to upload photos yet. Net trip I'll have to take a laptop.
Tomorrow we go to the Dead Sea, Masada, and Ein Geddi. Will write more then.
Lihitraot, Paul