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Israel 2005 ישראל 5765. About once a year, I travel ten time zones to spend a few weeks in the hospital at Nahariya, Israel. I make rounds with residents, practice my Hebrew, do a little touring, and in general have a great time. The entrance to the city of Nahariya.
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About once a year, I travel ten time zones to spend a few weeks in the hospital at Nahariya, Israel.I make rounds with residents, practice my Hebrew, do a little touring, and in general have a great time.
Nahariya is a tourist town. Later in the evening, business will improve for this man. Now, he can relax.
The Ga’aton is a canal that runs through the main street and occasionally floods with winter rains.
Once a year is the Hebrew Book Week. Little stands sprout up all over.
If flags are a measure of patriotism, then Israel is an unusually patriotic country.
The withdrawal from Gaza arouses much interest. This sign says “Jews don’t expel Jews”
Tefila I don’t do this regularly. Whether that’s good or bad depends on your point of view.
Terrorism? • Americans often hesitate to visit Israel because they fear a terrorist attack. But people living normal, quiet lives do not make the news shows. Personally, I feel as safe there as in the USA. • Security is a concern, and it is guarded.
Festivals on the beach are common in Nahariya. Two years ago, guards stood at the entrances. They aren’t needed now.
“To the Memory of the Martyrs of terrorism who died in Nahariya”
Not surprisingly, this is Ma’chon HaLev – the Cardiac Institute
Modern equipment doesn’t always work. Dimitry here, with a Yiddish pun, calls it ‘my enemy.’
Ivona Hornis the director of the ward. An immigrantfrom Poland, she tries to ‘polish’ her English.
Eli Hazani, the head of medicine,says Ivona’s English is already Polish enough.
AKKO - עכו • Akko is an ancient port city with a mixed Arab Jewish population. It boasts some wonderful restaurants along the walls of the old Crusader forts.
If an Arab family invites you for dinner, bring your appetite and forget your diet. Arab hospitality is legendary for a good reason.
A friend of mine, Joel Chezar, owns part of a sailboat. A friend, Joel Chezar, is part owner . of a sailboat
And he’s happy to take visitors for a sail. And he’s happy to take visitors for a sail.
HAIFA - חיפה • Haifa is one of Israel’s most active ports, and a major population center. • Like Aco, the city has a mixed population of Arabs and Jews. • The Bahai religion is headquartered here.
JERUSALEM - ירושלים • Jerusalem is both the political and the spiritual capitol of Israel. • The ‘New City’ is modern, and the ‘Old City’ looks, in part, like the 18th century. • Arabs live in the East and Jews live in the West of the city. Whether the city will end up being split in two is a major question.
Yad v’Shem is the Holocaust Memorial Museum, and is essential for any visitor to Jerusalem.
Hills of Jerusalem – the new city (from Yad v’Shem)
He’s an84 year old Holocaust survivor who says, “Life is wonderful since I’ve found Viagra.”
Old city walls Wall of the Old City near Yaffa Gate.
Old City inside Yaffa Gate Old City inside the Yaffa Gate.
Cardo The Cardo (remains of an ancient Roman market.)