Update From Israel
14 November 2005
Dear Friends:
This is the 73 th of our ongoing “Updates” for those who have applied for Tantur’s Program: the Scholars Program, the Christmas Program and the Winter/Spring Continuing Education. So, on their behalf, I want to thank you all for continuing to commit yourselves to coming to Tantur. (We Send an “update” about every three or four weeks both to let you know that we eagerly look forward to you arrival and to allay misgivings some may have in face of media reports about the Middle East or concerns worried friends and relatives might have). Your coming to Tantur is a sign of life and Faith and a support to others who have made the same decision. (Some of this update repeats thoughts both from previous and from the “generic Safety Letter” on our website
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After Sukkoth, Israelis look-and pray-for rain. And so far we have been blessed with a few days rain, but in this semi-arid country, we desperately pray for rain-bountiful years. As Autumn in our hemisphere settles in, the warmth of the day if followed by the chill of the evening. Jerusalem’s 800m altitude accounts for the sharp change in temperature in the evening. so if you are coming to Tantur in the next couple months, remember to bring some sweaters, as buildings in the Jerusalem area are not heated as completely as buildings in the West.
The past week saw the one-week break in our Three-Month Program. Some participants took advantage of the period to visit the Sinai Petra (in Jordan). Others enjoyed the quiet of the local environs and attended local conferences or explored more carefully the treasures of Jerusalem’s museums ( for many reasons, our program do not include museum-visiting-but there is plenty of time for those who like to spend long hours exploring the many fine local museums).
Tantur is blessed with guest from around the world, so seldom do we acknowledge a particular country’s holidays. But there is one exception: we mark American Thanksgiving with a wonderful turkey dinner which, with a certain Arab flavor, becomes a time for cross-cultural to our gracious God for the bounty of his gifts.
Over the last few months, our participants have had a wonderful time. At the same time, our participants’ presence has been an important support to the local Christian community. Support for the local communities means being with them in difficult times. While these are indeed not easy times, we feel that it is safe here provided that one is prudent and takes the advice of our experienced staff. To help address some of our concerns, you may wish to speak with someone from your country who has been here during the current troubles. To do so, I would be happy to offer an email or Telephone number of one of our alumni.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via Email( tantur@netvision.net.il) or Fax (972.2.676.0914). You are welcome at Tantur!
Fr. Michael McGarry, C.S.P
Rector, Tantur Ecumenical Institute, Jerusalem
Dear Friends:
This is the 73 th of our ongoing “Updates” for those who have applied for Tantur’s Program: the Scholars Program, the Christmas Program and the Winter/Spring Continuing Education. So, on their behalf, I want to thank you all for continuing to commit yourselves to coming to Tantur. (We Send an “update” about every three or four weeks both to let you know that we eagerly look forward to you arrival and to allay misgivings some may have in face of media reports about the Middle East or concerns worried friends and relatives might have). Your coming to Tantur is a sign of life and Faith and a support to others who have made the same decision. (Some of this update repeats thoughts both from previous and from the “generic Safety Letter” on our website
< www.come.to/tantur>
After Sukkoth, Israelis look-and pray-for rain. And so far we have been blessed with a few days rain, but in this semi-arid country, we desperately pray for rain-bountiful years. As Autumn in our hemisphere settles in, the warmth of the day if followed by the chill of the evening. Jerusalem’s 800m altitude accounts for the sharp change in temperature in the evening. so if you are coming to Tantur in the next couple months, remember to bring some sweaters, as buildings in the Jerusalem area are not heated as completely as buildings in the West.
The past week saw the one-week break in our Three-Month Program. Some participants took advantage of the period to visit the Sinai Petra (in Jordan). Others enjoyed the quiet of the local environs and attended local conferences or explored more carefully the treasures of Jerusalem’s museums ( for many reasons, our program do not include museum-visiting-but there is plenty of time for those who like to spend long hours exploring the many fine local museums).
Tantur is blessed with guest from around the world, so seldom do we acknowledge a particular country’s holidays. But there is one exception: we mark American Thanksgiving with a wonderful turkey dinner which, with a certain Arab flavor, becomes a time for cross-cultural to our gracious God for the bounty of his gifts.
Over the last few months, our participants have had a wonderful time. At the same time, our participants’ presence has been an important support to the local Christian community. Support for the local communities means being with them in difficult times. While these are indeed not easy times, we feel that it is safe here provided that one is prudent and takes the advice of our experienced staff. To help address some of our concerns, you may wish to speak with someone from your country who has been here during the current troubles. To do so, I would be happy to offer an email or Telephone number of one of our alumni.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via Email( tantur@netvision.net.il) or Fax (972.2.676.0914). You are welcome at Tantur!
Fr. Michael McGarry, C.S.P
Rector, Tantur Ecumenical Institute, Jerusalem
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