I'm off to Israel for the coming 12 days. I leave on Monday afternoon and will be back on October 4th. Part of my job portfolio is leading pilgrimages, and this is a pilgrimage.
It is also a time of re-connecting with the "Jewishness" and "Palestinian" aspects of my faith. After all, Jesus was a Jew...a Palestinian Jew at that. I envision--through modern eyes--the young Jesus running around with a yarmulke, perhaps prayer shawl on.
It is also interesting to watch and listen to the LGBTQ culture in Jerusalem. Last time I was there it was, by and large small and hidden, but LGBTQ folks are more "out" in Tel Aviv. And this is a country in which gays and lesbians are able to serve in the military service with no DADT.
Shalom and Salaam...Brett
Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
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Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council.
“There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.
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Have a safe journey, and God speed.
Thanks! I appreciate the prayer!
B
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