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HaYesod Field Report #4
By Boaz Michael | Comments (6) | Posted on February 21, 2008
Daniel, Toby and I are sharing a room--they are now asleep. In the room next to us houses David V., Joel P. and Jeremy S. I am sure they are sleeping as well. It was a long and hard day. Prior to Daniel fading away in sleep he typed out this journal of our day. With everyone in bed I wanted to say how proud I am to work with each of these guys, they are true disciples of the Master and are dedicated to excellence in their work. I am sure you would be proud of them as well. They really take their work seriously and work so hard to share this message that we all love. I am so grateful to be in the position of seeing such a magnificent tool created to proclaim the Torah. Thank you for your support in prayer and with you contributions that enable and strengthen us.
Daniel's recap of the day:
3:30 AM Boaz wakes Toby to say he’s going running and will be back by 5:00.
4:30 AM Wake up call from desk. Toby and Daniel get out of bed. Toby showers. Daniel staggers around room waiting to use bathroom.
5:00 AM Boaz returns to room, advises Toby and Daniel to go look at a total eclipse of the Purim Katan full moon.
5:15 AM Toby and Daniel look at eclipse with Israeli instant coffee in hand.
5:30 AM Boaz calls impromptu staff meeting with whole crew.
5:45 AM Send email to Israeli customs agents about equipment shipments.
6:00 AM Meet Israeli film crew member and leave hotel
6:15 AM Explain Messianic Judaism and faith in Messiah to Israeli film crew member.
6:20 AM Daven Shacharit in Master’s cave on Mount of Beatitudes
6:45 AM Begin shooting scenes on Mount of Beatitudes
9:00 AM David V. permits us to eat breakfast. Boaz spreads out breakfast on Franciscan open-air altar.
10:45 AM Travel to Beit Shean.
10:46 AM Fiasco phone call with cell phone being passed to six different people as we try to communicate with Israeli park officials. Wrong number …
11:30 AM Arrive at Beit Shean. Quick lunch. Recognized on site by American Messianics and man with giant chrome threaded tzitzit attached to belt loops down to knees on large man with tight body-forming t-shirt. Testimony to Israeli film crew member discredited.
3:30 PM Sun burned and tired. Depart for next shoot.
4:30 PM Set up for next scene.
5:30 PM Light failing. Give up on shoot. Minchah and Maariv.
6:30 PM Back to hotel. Edit Torah Club. Answer emails.
7:30 PM Dinner at Chinese kosher restaurant in Tiberius. Excellent.
10:30 PM Contact front desk, ask for 4:30 AM wake up call.
11:30 PM Write blog post.
On Friday we head to Jerusalem. If you do not hear from us prior to the Sabbath--Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem! Boaz
Here are my pictures for you today.
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Visitor Comments
Wow, you guys have a tight schedule! Enjoy your time together in Israel and the nice weather (it's raining ice here). Everyone back in MO is praying for you all while you are in the Land. May all of your hard work and efforts be blessed. Shabbat Shalom!
Posted by: Amy | February 21, 2008 4:26 PM
Well, there's nothing like the frontline!
Yeshua says, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest"!!
I pray for your Sabbath peace and rest. Be nourished!
Posted by: Danuta Lesko | February 22, 2008 8:58 AM
I really enjoy reading these updates and seeing the pictures. May you all be blessed and prosperous in your work that you set your hand to do.
Shalom
Posted by: Cliff | February 22, 2008 11:55 AM
Its so nice to read of you all travels, its so apostollic scripture reminiscent :)
thank you guys again for sharing. Be Blessed in your time there and with one another.
Shalom..oh SHABBAT SHALOM..
Posted by: D.A.Fluker II | February 22, 2008 3:38 PM
You guys are great! I love the way you keep it real. =) Thank you so much for sharing this trip with us. The pictures, the day (good and not so good) We really are enjoying "sharing the adventure!"
Posted by: Stephanie | February 24, 2008 11:43 PM
After reading about your interaction with an "American Messianic", it just reaffirms how badly the movement needs a baseline. While I am saddened that your testimony was a little damaged by the chrome tzitzit, be encouraged that people have the desire to follow the commandments of G-d. And when the video series is completed, people will be able to see how to live out Torah. Some of the people that follow their own path in the observance of the commandments, are the very people that will benefit the most from the new video series. Be encouraged that people are seeking and ready to walk in a life of Torah-observance. I know I am!
Posted by: Jeff C. | February 26, 2008 7:04 AM