— 3 — est point to where the temples were built, and therefore is considered the holiest place. Cardo, the oldest shopping street in the world, dates back to Byzantine times. There we walked through the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian sections. Later that afternoon we went to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where we saw the final four Stations of the Cross—where Jesus was nailed to the cross, where they think the cross was placed, where he was ceremonially washed after death, and the vault in which he was buried. The next day we started out at Yad Vashem—the Israeli Holocaust memorial. It is located on a large campus, and it is a moving and heavy experience— especially the children’s memorial. In the history museum we saw the actual Schindler’s List. On the afternoon prior to the Sabbath we visited the Machaneh Yehuda open market. It was like Pike Place Market on drugs—food everywhere, people hustling and bustling, bumping into you, forcing themselves ahead of you in line. Believe it or not, I saw two friends from Portland there. We then visited the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery and had a tour of the area. It was really hot there—maybe in the high 80s or low 90s—a far cry from the balmy mid-70s in Jerusalem. We then continued our descent to the Dead Sea Basin (minus 1,300 feet in elevation) and checked into our hotel. We changed clothes quickly and crossed the street to the beach and proceeded to float in the Dead Sea. What an experience! After an overnight stay at the Dead Sea we went to Masada, a formidable fortress and location of King Herod’s secure home. It was no coincidence that we were in the Masada synagogue when the two-minute siren sounded signifying Yom Hazikaron—memorial day for those Israelis killed in wars or by terror attacks. We then drove to a Jewish settlement and talked to a person who was about the most highly dogmatic person I’ve ever met. He told us his opinions about the Palestinian-Jewish issues and ended by saying he was right and that we should not think another way. Dogmatism on both sides clearly hinders the peace process. A fascinating visit was to a “kibbutz,” which was the cover for a clandestine munitions factory used prior to 1948. The Ayalon Institute near Rehovot is now a museum and was a fascinating tour. During the trip we never felt that we were in danger, and, as a result, we walked during the day and night without fear. The only fear we had was of Israeli drivers. This was a wonderful trip that showed us historic sites and demonstrated that peace in the region is a very complex issue that is not likely to be resolved any time soon. Cooperation between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scientists is, perhaps, a start to larger-scale tranquility. Fear in Israel? Only of the Israeli drivers . . . continued from page 1 Two communication students received the Barbara Exner Vogelsang Scholarship this fall from RAPS member Robert Vogelsang, professor emeritus of communication. Leta Walker and Kelly Brennan were selected for the honor by the Communication Department faculty based on need and promise. Vogelsang endowed the scholarship in memory of his wife, Barbara. He plans to offer scholarships each year to students Vogelsang Scholarship awarded to communication students in the department; next spring he’ll offer a scholarship to a student in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, an area that was part of the Communication Department when Vogelsang was chair in the 1970s. This fall term he will award memberships in the Western States Communication Association to an undergraduate and a graduate student in communication. Vogelsang is past president of the WSCA. RAPS to the rescue! Some worthwhile and challenging opportunities await RAPSters who are looking to volunteer their time, knowledge, and skill. Develop a plan for a new RAPS scholarship Contact: Bob Vogelsang, 503-292-5955 drvogie@yahoo.com Mentor writing skills for Japanese graduate students (see story page 2) Contact: Pat Wetzel, 503-725-5277 wetzelp@pdx.edu Send cards and/or visit RAPS members who are ill or grieving
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