For Spring Break 2022, we traveled on the Majestic Princess to the Mexican Riviera. I also sailed on this ship last summer to Alaska. You can see the bears, glaciers and eagles in this article on my Alaska shore excursions and click here to see my Mexican Riviera shore excursions of whales, cliff divers and walking tour of Gringo Gulch.
The writers described the experience as personally meaningful, saying it strengthened their connection to Judaism, influenced the stories they wanted to tell and helped build a new sense of community.
It’s not easy being an antizionist these days. Especially if you’re determined to live in accordance with your most important moral imperative: the denigration of the world’s only Jewish state.
Here was an artist with no personal stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, who understood the potential consequences of publicly taking a position, yet chose to publicly support Israel and what he believed was right.
This war over narrative won’t just be between Israel and Hamas. It will also be an internal war over the narrative as Israel’s election is getting closer.
The Torah offers a better model than avenging and avoiding. It offers a safe opportunity for parties to meet and peacefully explain their perspectives, which might have been misunderstood. They can offer apologies and, where necessary, make amends for harms caused.
The tradition has always been bigger than any one person’s grip on it. What draws me is simple: I think these texts are a good part of why we are still here as a people. I want to know them and, in my own way, embrace them. Orthodox is where I turn.
One question alone matters these days: Does this fact strengthen my tribe, or is it bad for it? If bad, it must be suppressed, denied, explained away. The higher truth is the narrative that serves the cause, the quest of the righteous and true.
Hardship and joy are present at every step. There is no time when it will be all good, so focus on the good and carry on. There are always moments to savor and appreciate.
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Lisa Ellen Niver
For Spring Break 2022, we traveled on the Majestic Princess to the Mexican Riviera. I also sailed on this ship last summer to Alaska. You can see the bears, glaciers and eagles in this article on my Alaska shore excursions and click here to see my Mexican Riviera shore excursions of whales, cliff divers and walking tour of Gringo Gulch.
Marvelous Majestic Princess mini suite on the way to Mexico!
Time for Sailaway! Majestic Princess to Mexican Riviera 🇲🇽 Princess Cruises 🚢 for Spring Break!
Sail Away on Majestic Princess with THE LOVE BOAT theme song from Princess Cruises
Formal Night on the Majestic Princess! Where to eat? Specialty Restaurant: Dinner at Crown Grill
Where to DINE on the Majestic Princess? Club Class Concerto Dining Room
Magic Fountains ⛲️ on the Majestic Princess
Where to Dine on Majestic Princess? Harmony Restaurant
Dinner at Harmony Restaurant Asian Fusion Specialty Restaurant on the Majestic Princess
Thank you Captain Andrea Spinardi and the Majestic Princess for a magical cruise
Captain Andrea Spinardi at the Captain’s Circle Party on Majestic Princess
We loved the Majestic Princess and Club Class dining!
Where to eat PIZZA 🍕 on Majestic Princess? Alfredo’s
What to do on your SEA DAY? Hot Stone Massage at Lotus Spa on the Majestic Princess
Where to DINE on Majestic Princess? Bistro Sur La Mer
Sunset on Majestic Princess
THANK YOU Majestic Princess! We loved our Mexican Riviera Cruise
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