Blogs from Haifa District, Israel, Middle East - page 11

Shalom! This morning we had our first game against Peru. We started off a little slow but eventually got things going. Chase scored on a loose ball in front of goal to make the score 1-0 midway through the first half. Although we had a few other good scoring chances, we went into halftime only up 1-0. We started the second half better and our hard work paid off as Mike was able to beat the keeper and slot one across the box for Andy to tap into the empty net. A little later in the half Dan was fouled in the box after a long run up the flank, resulting in a penalty kick. Leon stepped up to take the kick and buried the shot to make it 3-0. Charlie scored our fourth goal after ... read more

Shalom! Most of you are probably sleeping right now and anxiously waiting to hear the result of our scrimmage with Maccabi Haifa. We were victorious! We played three 30 minute periods because I think that is what the other team wanted. We ended up winning 4-0. Andy scored in the first stanza, Mike scored in the second, and Josh B. and Rhett finished the scoring in the third. As a team, we played pretty well and are looking forward to carrying the momentum into the game on Sunday vs Peru. The field where we played is going to be one of the sites for the tournament and is a very nice field. More and more teams are starting to arrive in our hotel so it is nice to see and meet people from other countries. We ... read more

Since I'm going abroad, I decided to use this travelblog again. I'm going to a conference in LA, and then traveling with a friend. We plan to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks and Las Vegas. I fly tonight (20 hours - fun). ... read more

Photos of Caesarea - Roman Aqueduct...... read more

We travelled north to Nahariah, our sister congregation. It was much smaller than the temple we visited in Haifa, but we were greeted very enthusiatically by the temple leaders and their families. We donated the children books that we had brought with us and they were appreciated. The half hour leading to the end of Shabbat was a great musical experience. Cantor Rica sang with the accompaniment of their very musical rabbi. Then all the past and present members of Rinat Beth El brought down the house with some selections. Then their rabbi sang a beautiful song backed by his organ playing that was very emotional. We learned alot about the temple at Nahariah and how they have growth against all odds. They are starting to strive due to an influx of immigants from Argentina. The ... read more