A Video Conference over the Internet!

Posted on March 24th, 2008 by whereisroberg

Today, I just participated in a fantastic educational experience. One 11th grade class and two 5th grade classes conducted two separate video conferences with me while I’m here in Jerusalem! Using internet software called Skype, the students and I were able to see each other while we chatted for FREE over the internet! [...]

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Purim: An Very Different Type of Jewish Holiday

Posted on March 24th, 2008 by whereisroberg

Like any religion, Judaism has a number of religious days. However, the kind and helpful owner of the hotel in which I’m staying explained that, unlike holidays of other religions, many Jewish holidays are somber and serious. Holidays like Passover and the weekly observance of Shabbat require fasting, limits, or restrictions. Religious [...]

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