I’ve posted here several times before on July 13, including last year and the year before that and the year before that (but of course not the year before that). It’s a memorable day for me, similar to the way that the year 586 was memorable for the Judeans exiled to Babylon. Recently, however, I came across some photos taken on July 13, “587” (the year before the exile). These brought back good memories and qualify this day for my infrequent series on “Favorite Days in My Life.” On this day my friend Josh Clutterham and I went camping with five little boys. My two sons were joined by the three Berg boys (sons of our late friend Phil) and we headed out for the Aijalon Valley. We camped near Tell Yalo (Aijalon) and enjoyed exploring the trails and caves in the area.
I’ll always remember July 13, 586 ;). It was my 22nd birthday. After dropping you guys off at the airport Jodi and I went to Jerusalem, to the Holy Sepulcher and the Wailing Wall, then to Yad Hashmonah to sleep the rest of the day ;).
That really was a great little trip! Thanks for bringing back that memory.