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Oops - blogging from my Blackberry is a little challenging.
Anyway . . .

The Clamans hosted all 100 + of the JWRP women this evening, as well as a lovely couple from Florida who were in Israel celebrating their 50th anniversary. There was also a former soldier there as well. Both Pamela (pronounced Pa-may-la) and Aba spoke, and we all enjoyed delicious raw vegetables, hummus, salads, and challah rolls.

After dinner we went on the rooftop to end Shabbat with Havdalah. This is a beautiful service - and to experience it on the rooftop of the most incredible home in the Old City with views of all of Jerusalem was something we will never forget.

Singing and dancing followed. Singing Hatikvah, arm in arm with our new friends, was a very moving experience.

I haven't described Pamela yet. You really need to see her. I took tons of pictures tonight, so when I get home, I'll be able to show you. Pamela looks like an exotic movie star from another era. She's tiny, with a huge turban on her head and phenomenal clothes. Tonight she was wearing a gold brocade button-down robe. She has a very dramatic air about her, and she's like a celebrity. She's so passionate about their work with the soldiers and about her life. I'd love to have the opportunity to speak with her in a more intimate setting. Hopefully our paths will cross again.
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