The Western Wall

Yesterday was so awesome. We went to the wailing wall while all the Jews were there welcoming in the Sabbath. I can't really describe the experience. I am completely convinced that everyone needs to visit this place. It is incredible The wall was packed. I didn't really know what to expect but I was greatly enriched. A good portion of the people were dressed in black suits with white shirts. Many of the orthodox Jews have the long curls by the ears and long beards and stuff. While they pray the will rock back and forth to show that they are putting their all in to it. There are some who sing and dance. I put on a kippa, skull cap, and went down there with them. Everyone is so welcoming and I was able to sing and dance with them. We got in a huge circle and danced around. I got to go up to the wall and say a prayer. There was a good spirit there. I have so much respect for these people and how they feel towards the Sabbath. Their whole whole point in going there is to welcome in the Sabbath. They look to it with joy and rejoicing. It really got me thinking about my life. Do I "celebrate" on Saturday night because the Sabbath is the next day? Do I put as much importance on this day as I should? Going to the Western Wall has been one of my favorite things that I have done here.

We leave tomorrow for Egypt. I am pretty excited about the trip. I have always wanted to go there, and here I go. We will be there until next Saturday. They have given us so much advice and counsel about the trip. About every year there is someone who gets sick. As long as I don't drink the water I think I will be fine there.