Our Two Shekels

Reflections from Day 1- Alan Viterbi

Written by Alan Viterbi on November 27, 2023

Hard to know where to begin.  Today, we covered much of the south of Israel and traveled a wide range of emotions.  

We boarded the bus in Jerusalem to head down to our sister city, Sha’ar HaNegev.  Our guide, Itzik, who many of us knew fr…

Bearing Witness- Rabbi Jason Nevarez

Written by Rabbi Jason Nevarez on November 27, 2023

We began our time together sharing by dinner with leaders/members of the Sha’ar HaNegev community. It was truly wonderful to hug our friends and share in a peaceful moment together.
 
We had a briefing with the spokesperson for the Mini…

Operation Iron Swords Update- 11/27

Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here's the latest update:

  • As part of a deal negotiated by Qatar (with assistance from the United States and Egypt) 39 Israeli hostages have now been released from Hamas captivity and have been reunited wit…

Reflections from arrival day - Rabbi Devorah Marcus

Written by Rabbi Devorah Marcus on November 27, 2023

Our journey began as every trip to Israel does with an opening welcome meal. Usually these are festive and set the tone for the trip ahead. This dinner defied description. We were welcomed by our partners from Sha’ar HaNegev as well as …

Reflections while travelling to Israel - Alan Viterbi

Written by Alan Viterbi on November 25, 2023

Today I am joining a San Diego Jewish Community solidarity mission to Israel. (We are fortunate in that, since our trip was pulled together in the past week, the war has begun a short pause to allow for the return of some of the women and childr…