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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
Alan and Lisa Engle and Donna and Gary Schiff were near the Jaffa Gate into the Old City of Jerusalem. “Our yearnings as Jews and Christians were woven together throughout Friendship Journey Five, creating a tapestry much stronger than either group could create alone,” Lisa said.
Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, Dr. Mitch Cohen and Dr. Bernis Simmons listen to UAB neuropsychologist Dan Marson play blues on the harmonica outside their hotel in Tel Aviv. Marson’s musical contributions provided a soundtrack for the two-week trip.
Friendship the best
Souvenir A Life-Changing Journey to the Holy Land Bonds Travelers
By Barry DeLozier
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Photos by Barry DeLozier
n 25 years of marriage, my wife, Cathy, has rarely asked for anything significant (I know. I’m a lucky guy). So, in late 2016, when she told me she wanted to travel to Israel with two Bunko girlfriends and their spouses, how could I refuse? My parents had often described their 1999 trip to the Holy Land as “life-changing.” OK. Two weeks in Israel, plus a few days in Jordan. We signed up to participate in Friendship Journey Five and I blocked 16 days on my calendar in April 2018. At a meet and greet of Christians and Jews at Temple EmanuEl in spring 2017, it became obvious our trip would be different from a sightseeing vacation. Rabbi Jonathan Miller predicted seeing this special place together would magnify our views. See FRIENDSHIP, page 16 INSIDE
CAMP LIFE AT 70 Life Lessons and Fun Among the Pines at Camp Mac PAGE 14
A GARDEN FIT FOR A KING OR A COMMONER Local Garden Designer Highlights Parterre Gardens PAGE 28
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE Events Honor and Support Soldiers PAGE 12