Author Archives: Miranda Pinch
Day 4 – Wednesday 21st – Breaking the day and The Silence
At 7am we joined the Women of the Wall Rosh Chodesh gathering at the Western Wall. Women of the Wall, or Neshot Hakotel נשות הכותל in Hebrew, is a group of Jewish women from around the world who strive to … Continue reading
Day 3 – Tuesday 20th January – a heartbreaking day.
Our visit to the Ofer Military Court was the most heartbreaking experience of the whole of the trip. I thought I was reasonably knowledgeable about Israeli military law for the Palestinians living in Area C of the West Bank, but … Continue reading
Day 2 – 20th Jan 2015 – Checkpoints and Settlements
This trip was never going to be a picnic, but meetings over breakfast, lunch and supper were a lot to take in. 8-10am am Meeting with Hagit Ofran over breakfast (TBC) Born in Jerusalem and raised in a politically-minded, Orthodox … Continue reading
Day 1. A Challenging Journey – 18th/19th Jan 15
I arrived in Jerusalem without mishap. Instead of there being extra security at the airport (I am sure there must have been because of the attack in Paris the previous week) it seemed more relaxed than ever! I don’t fit … Continue reading
Going Between 