A Beautiful Day(s) in the Neighborhood--part 1--Dar al-Kalima

October 22-23 (and previous days)

It has been a joy to live in our Bethlehem neighborhood--which we take to include all of our experiences in Bethlehem.  The people have been gracious and welcoming, and we have found that the longer we are here, the more they see us as neighbors and treat us as their own.  We are grateful for these people and their support.  Below are some of the people and places that have made us part of this neighborhood of Bethlehem.  Here are a few more pictures of people and art at Dar al-Kalima, our place of work.

The Music Appreciation class I taught at Dar al-Kalima --they brought insights and ideas to the presentations--particularly on the power of music to help transform people.  Prof. Najwa Raheb is on the right;  she teaches piano, translated my lectures, is the Finance Officer at another institution, and provides continual support to her husband, Pastor Mitri Raheb

David with Dr. Nuha Khoury, Academic Dean at Dar al-Kalima who set up our teaching here and housing in Bethlehem.

student art work at Dar al-Kalima (on the floor of the music department):  Crucifixion

student art work:  Jesus Baptism, with the animals of Noah's Ark