Tag: Bethlehem
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Al Karawan Restaurant, Bethlehem
On a recent visit to the West Bank, I stopped by the Al Karawan Restaurant. Located across the street from Rachel’s Tomb, Abu Zzuz used to have big lunch crowds. A new Israeli security wall separates Abu Zzuz from tourists. Still, the food is fresh, hot and tastey! www.frakesproductions.com
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Holy Land Video Workshop
This January I conducted video production workshops at two Lutheran schools in the West Bank. This video clip shows workshop participants wishing the world a “Happy New Year.” The clip was used in the workshop. The workshops were held at the Dar Al Kalima Lutheran School in Bethlehem and at the Evangelical Lutheran School of…
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Holy Land in the Shadow of War
This holiday season found me in the Holy Land. I was invited by a friend, Kathy Adam, to tag along as she lead a group of Minnesota pilgrims on a visit to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and other places in Israel and the West Bank. It was a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, visit with old…
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Arab Women’s Union
The Arab Women’s Union provides jobs for poor women in the West Bank while helping to preserve traditional Palestinian embroidery techniques. www.frakesproductions.com
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New Years Eve 2008 Manger Square, Bethlehem
New Years Eve celebrations were subdued in Manger Square, Bethlehem this year due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip. www.frakesproductions.com