Barry Gurland
After meeting a gentleman by the name of Barry Gurland, who may or may not be a long-lost relative through a distant ancestor, I agreed to travel to Israel as a volunteer with the US Maccabi team, as one of four team photographers. The photographs I’ll be taking will be used for the publicity of the games, as well as a source of revenue for the organization through sales of images and products using those images.
The Maccabi games are an international event similar to the Olympics involving Jewish athletes from 60 countries. Since 1932, the Maccabi games have been held every four years. This is the 18th Maccabi games event.
Our trip begins in earnest with a flight to Israel from Newark via ElAl airlines, which should be a 10 1/2 hr non stop flight. (Insert God-willing here).
We will be spending the first week in pre-camp, which will involve spending time with fellow team members, touring the entire country, learning to love falafel, and acclimating to the time and climate differences. More on this after arrival.
This link is to a Map of Israel, from Microsoft, so you may follow the travels.
#1 by Richard Kamins on June 27th, 2009
Bon Voyage! Hopefully, you’ll sleep on the flight because that’s a lot of Will Smith movies to get you through the night. We’ll be following your escapades and hope you havce a safe & wonderful time.
#2 by Alison Carey on July 1st, 2009
Have a wonderful adventure! I’ll be following your blog and wish you the most wonderful time. Be safe!
#3 by Richard Rosser on July 1st, 2009
hi Mark – have a safe trip.
#4 by carminef on July 1st, 2009
Have a safe trip! And remember Back up, back up, back up!! If you need anything at all email or call me. CF
#5 by Anita Y. Tsuchiya on July 1st, 2009
Baseball photos would be particularly appreciated by yours truly.
Also, I’ll pass along the news to Ron Kaplan of Kaplan’s Korner on Jews and Sports. . . .AYT
#6 by Paige Rosen on July 13th, 2009
Hello Marc,
Based on the gorgeous photos you have shared with your audience, it would appear that you are both having a wonderful and most interesting time. What an adventure, one I’m sure you will never forget. Thanks so much for taking your audience on this wonderful visual journey.
Paige