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April 15th 2011
Published: April 15th 2011
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Today, we went to a play where all of the actors were blind and deaf. The play was called Not By Bread Alone and it was performed in Tel Aviv. The play was very moving and beautiful. It had a heartwarming effect on the audience. The actors all told stories of how they overcame obstacles and achieved their hopes and dreams. The actors showed us what it feels like to be blind and deaf. They said it was like being in a foreign country where no one speaks the language. The actors made bread during the show. Even though they could not see what they were doing, they could feel the bread, and there were other people there who helped them make it and put it into ovens. At the end of the play, the actors gave the bread to the audience. The play is called Not By Bread Alone because, more important to the actors than bread, is their interaction with other humans. Being with their families and friends is more important to them than food. People who can not see or hear use a communication devise called Braille. Braille is when you feel the letters through bumps on paper. That is how the actors were able to read. Even though they could not use their senses of hearing and seeing, they were still able to touch and taste. They said they knew someone was there if they could feel them.
This week we also went to a Bedouin museum and hiked around the Small Crater in the Negev. We also saw a petrified forest!

To Cathy A – I think that my favorite thing that I see when I am traveling is animals. I saw a scorpion the other day on a hill in the ha-Makhtesh ha-Katan (Small Crater). It had it's tail up and had pointy horns.

To Mrs. Morrison's class. I am so glad you are putting a picture of the lizard I saw by Senor's cage. I wish I could have gone to Augusta with you. I loved reading about your trip and hearing everyone's poems on the blog. They were great! I miss all of you so much!



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Petrified TreePetrified Tree
Petrified Tree

This was in the area of Ha-Makhtesh Ha-Gadol: the Big Crater.
CamelsCamels
Camels

We saw quite a few camels on our way to the small crater
Scorpion!Scorpion!
Scorpion!

A came across this scorpion on the way back from the small crater. He put his tail down before we could take a photo of him
Bedouin MuseumBedouin Museum
Bedouin Museum

They served tea in the hospitality tent
Bedoin womenBedoin women
Bedoin women

We all listened to Arab music
Girls DancingGirls Dancing
Girls Dancing

They were having so much fun!
Beautiful RugBeautiful Rug
Beautiful Rug

We saw them unveil this new exhibit at the Bedioun Museum
Small Carter  Small Carter
Small Carter

The is known as Ha-Makhtesh Ha-Katan
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Dad

Posing at the entrance to the old Roman fort, the Zohar Stronghold
Theatre in JaffaTheatre in Jaffa
Theatre in Jaffa

My Dad willm be directing a play here next week


15th April 2011

Be sure and tell us all about your father's play. Oh the stories I could tell you about scorpions. In my class last night, we learned about the music and instruments of the peoples of that area. It would have been nice to hear it live.
22nd April 2011

Really fantastic picturesand commentary
Hi Honey, Your latest picturs and commentaries were facinating. Can't wait to see some of those sights. It won't be long before Aunt Marjie and I will be there. Can't wait!!!! They all left Florida a couple of hours ago. They had a real good time. The weather was beautiful and no onr got sick. SEE YOU SOON!!!!!

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