Boaz Michael
Everything you need to know about me and my life.

On Saturday night a group of us gathered together for the Meal of Messiah, which is a unique Seder that takes place at the close of the week of Pesach.  It was a wonderful time—a time of singing, eating fish, and contemplating on the future work of the Messiah. At the conclusion of our Seder [...]

The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Iron Hearing Sight Touch Smell Taste I would add “sense” to the list of the “5 Senses,” making it 6, as I believe that perception is one of the gifts of our God-given senses–and being able to perceive the needs of [...]

I was a vegetarian for 12 years, unfortunately many of the years I lived a meat free diet I lived in Israel, a place with unlimited options for eating good Kosher meat in certified and easily accessible restaurants! On my most resent trip, I must say, things have changed. It turns out my new favorite [...]

My wife complains that I never throw my old shoes away after I get a new pair—and, she’s right! Even today, I have about 8 pairs of old running shoes in my closet that I’ve “collected” over the last few years. I respond to her complaints by expressing just how close one grows with one’s [...]

“Running Through History” was the theme of the Jerusalem Marathon this year. It was quite the event and a wonderful way to experience the culture and community of Jerusalem. This was my second year to be in Jerusalem for the marathon. Both years have been somewhat of a disappointment. The first year (2011) I had [...]