My Trip to Israel – Personal Story | eTeacher Hebrew Official Blog

Thank you so much for this month’s Hebrew Online Blog Post – reading about the beauty of the Dan Reserve – brought tears to my eyes as I recalled so fondly my trip to Israel November of 2008.

By Hope JammesWhile I was a guest in your great nation, God opened up the Old Testament to me in ways that I cannot explain – words are insufficient. I walked where the prophets walked. I stood on battleground where King David fought. I looked at caves where David may very well have sought refuge from Saul, or the Philistines, where he may very well have written one of his psalms of love. Is stood atop of Masada.

The picture I have attached was taken at the Dan Reserve, I believe the river is the Tal River. I felt so at peace while I was there that I just had to capture in a photo.

Our last day in your great country we spent at Yad Vashem. As I write, tears stream down my cheeks. I learned about the Holocaust in school. I’ve read about it and I’ve watched documentaries about it, but never, never could anything have prepared me for what I experienced during our visit.

My heart was felt as if it had been cut open as I cried for the atrocities that have been committed against the Jewish people. It was as if God gave me a new heart, a heart for Israel. Though I am back in Canada, there is a part of me – a part of my heart – that remains in Israel.

This trip is what inspired me to learn Hebrew. I know He has a plan for me and I know that somehow that it involves your nation. I will be back to Israel this coming November and I will speaking Hebrew (perhaps not very well, but nevertheless). My teacher, Ronit, is so kind and patient with us. There are times when I feel downright stupid, but she is very encouraging and it is perhaps because of her encouragement that I persevere.

Thank you so much for your blog. Thank you so much for the history and geography lessons that teach us new words while telling us stories – for the teaching of the Hebrew culture and customs.

Hope Jammes

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