John Rodgers (DD 983) - Naval Cruise Book

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ASHDOD, ISRAEL After many w-l::, off Beirut, Ashdod was a welcome ' nje. We arrived during Yom Kippur, :m Jewish New Year. ' he-lidi Christian, Jew, or Moslem, Jerusalem was a holy city and visited by many crew members. The narrow streets of the old city were a fascinating contrast of cultures. In the space of a few minutes one would pass an Arab driving his donkey along, an Orthodox Jew with his curled forelocks and black suit, a Catholic Priest, American Tourists with their cameras, and Israeli soldiers with their Uzis. Ashdod itself was a quiet, seaport town. Many evening were spent at sidewalk cafes eating kosher pizzas, watching video tapes, and talking with the people. Some of us even watched the The Return of the Jedi, complete with Hebrew and Arabic subtitles!

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The Golden Gate of Jerusalem The Church of the Nativity ' ■ iii-rjri|jt- =■}•■ I The Dome of the Rock