Frogs Part III

Frogs Part Deux

Frogs

Two Interesting Articles

The first article, "Watch out, Missionaries!", details the difficulties that two messianic congregations - one in Arad and one in Beersheva - face on a regular basis. The writer does a good job of representing things as I know them.

The second article, "Shoah victims - reincarnated sinners", gives some insight in to the more mysterious side of Judaism. Clearly, not all orthodox Jews believe in reincarnation, but when the former chief rabbi declares it as a fact, one should take note. By the way, this isn't the first time he has made this announcement, or other similar ones.

I Got a Parking Ticket

I recently received a parking ticket that I didn't deserve. You can see the no parking sign about 20 feet in front of my car. There was no kind of signage or marking next to or behind my car. But I should have known not to park there.

When I pulled out my camera to take some photos of this injustice a passerby warned me that I shouldn't park in that spot because "they give tickets there everyday." "If it's not marked and I don't stand here everyday watching, how am I supposed to know that," I asked. "I don't know, but you shouldn't park there," he mumbled as he walked away.

Unfortunately, a $65 ticket is painful, but not so painful that it's worth going to court to fight.

The Effect of Time

Shabbat Shalom

Is This a Type of Zucchini Squash?

Separating Two Peoples

There is much talk these days about separating the Jews and Palestinians into two states. Currently, there is a separation wall in certain areas separating the two, but many people don't think through the trickle down effect of separation. It's more than build a wall/fence and put one group on one side, and the other on the opposite side.

Here is one example of the trickle down effect of separation:

Death Announcement

When someone dies in Israel, the common practice is to announce the death by placing posters like the one below on buildings where the deceased lived and worked. Usually, the person's name, funeral details and place of mourning are included in such notices.

Lavender in Bloom

No Photos, Please

One of the many street musicians in Jerusalem.

Shabbat Shalom

Happy Father's Day 2009

In About Four Months . . .

. . . these bb-sized grapes will be off to market as a plump cluster of grapes.

Shabbat Shalom

Free D. A. Carson Books

You can find 7 free D. A. Carson books here. They are downloadable PDF versions.

End of the Line

I Saw Another Fox

Recently, I jumped this fox who had been resting in the shade of a vineyard near Bethlehem. This is my third fox sighting (with camera in hand), and every time they have stopped momentarily to look back at me.

Fungi in Jerusalem Market

If You Want Mushrooms . . .

... here's the place to get them. Seemingly any type.