Taybeh

Monday, we drove up to Taybeh. Taybeh is a Christian village in the West Bank struggling for survival. We met Maria, wife of the mayor of Taybeh, a business woman with a Ph.D. in early childhood education. She welcomed us into her home and told the story of the village. Taybeh has a long history as biblical Ephram. In the northern Judean hills, the village has a wonderful view of the region - from the Dead Sea to Jerusalem hills. Yet, Taybeh has 50% unemployment. Many who would find work in or near Jerusalem can't because of regulations that severely limit their travel. Such a difficult and painful situation.
Pastor Phil Leo wrote a blog on Taybeh that you may appreciate, too. Check out www.blogginginbethlehem2012.blogspot.com