Deheisha and Bethlehem Spring 2011

I travelled with my son Eitan to visit Deheishe and to teach karate to Awlad al Muhayyam, children of the camp.  We met my dear brother Mazen Faraj and he took us through Bethlehem to the camp.  The sights of the camp and the city were harsh and uplifting at the same time.  The bustling of [...]

Sheikh Jerrah April 2011

A large demo and march to protest the ethnic cleansing of Jerusalem.  With Palestinian flags held high and a mixed Israeli-Palestinian crowd this was an impressive sight. The Israeli riot police, having been humiliated in court chose not to show their ugly faces.  The settlers too were no where to be seen. Not far from [...]

fighting for peace

I am a professional martial artist, I teach karate for a living.  So what does that have to do with peace?  A lot!  I was able to visit two karate schools in the PA, one in Anata and one in Ramallah.  They were both excellent schools with a very high level of instruction.   Now [...]