Tag Archives: israel

heretofore unseen photos!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

i finally opened these raw photo files from the samaritan village and got them wordpress-ready. and may i just say, i heart raw! the samaritan village is located on mount gerzim, towering above nablus and the surrounding refugee camps of … Continue reading →

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remind me to shine my light

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

it’s hard to believe that at this time last year, i was getting ready to leave palestine; i was tying up loose ends, finishing the workshops in askar refugee camp, saying goodbye to friends and teachers. i’m not physically there … Continue reading →

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light so bright

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

hello friends. i’m here to give you an update on my dear friend “z.” i’m afraid it’s not too good. apparently for this most recent arrest, he was detained in the middle of the night under bad circumstances — he … Continue reading →

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he’s in prison…again.

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

for those of you who read the strength of the heart, my good friend “z” has been arrested once again. i do not know the circumstances of the arrest or whether he was detained by the idf or the pa.  … Continue reading →

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the strength of the heart

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

a word of warning: this article contains disturbing information. living in palestine for three months had a remarkable effect on me. my heart expanded in all directions, and i found love all over the place: in the air of the … Continue reading →

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while there is a soul in prison…

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

“while there is a soul in prison, i am not free.” -eugene v. debs tonight i was blessed to catch up with a dear friend and fellow volunteer from nablus. she had some news for me: a mutual friend, someone … Continue reading →

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