Sabbati-blog

I've been able to get a little practicing in over the past few days, which has been a welcome development. I hope to make my second trip to the Chagall Windows tomorrow. I will get a ride there but might have to take the bus home. Ordinarily this wouldn't be a daunting task, but when you don't speak the language and the possibility of taking the wrong bus and winding up in Palestinian territory is real, the process becomes a little different.

We took Isaac to Liberty Bell park on Saturday after having lunch over friends of my In-Laws. It was a nice diversion and Isaac was able to work off a little energy. I recording some singing at the synagogue across the street when they had their Havdallah service Saturday night. We had been to one the week before and in additional to a large group of soldiers there was a large group of children this week. What an uplifing way to end the Sabbath.

I took a trip to Jerusalem's version of Ace Hardware today. It was fascinating just browsing the aisles. Some things were less expensive than the States but others were much more (toilet seats cost over $40 here!). We were also able to switch internet providers today - after four days on the phone. Customer service here is not quite the same as in States. Hopefully now I'll be able to get my laptop online.