We arrived early this afternoon after a long (and somewhat bumpy) flight. I had the pleasure of sitting next to a delightful woman with whom I was able to speak Hebrew and really get into the groove for Israel. When I wasn't speaking with her in Hebrew, she was often speaking with Ruben in Yiddish. It was a wonderful "Jewish" experience.
While at the airport we got our cellphones squared away and picked up our rental car...interstingly enough our sales agent shared his last name with us- Ottman and claimed he was the great grandson of one of the rulers of the Ottoman Empire...so maybe we even met a prince today, too!
After a quick hello with a friend we made it to Jerusalem where we checked in and then I joined up with the group for a Welcome Dinner. It is a great bunch of people- some I've known for a while, some I've been friends with on "Facebook" and some I am having the privilege of meeting for the first time.
The weather here could NOT be more perfect. It was the most beautiful night and I slowly enjoyed my walk back to the hotel, noticing all the cats that seemed to escort me back to the hotel.
Now, I'm off to bed so I can get up VERY early and be ready to PRAY at the Kotel- the Western Wall with Women of the Wall (and so many male supporters- like Ruben). Join us by watching LIVE (or after the fact) at 1am EST at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/women-of-the-wall
Lilah Tov- Good Night from Jerusalem!
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