With all the attacks going on over in Israel, you want to go there? We need to be in prayer for those over there right now. Did you read Suzanne's topic on "Please pray for Israel..now"? I wouldn't consider going at all in the condition things are in.
There is a super ministry called Jews for Jesus and they are Jews who are committed to turning the Jews back to Christ, a wonderful ministry, that serves only that calling. Are you familiar with them? I have been personally involved with them and they are up against many things right now being over there and I am extremely concerned for their welfare.
Because the Lord has not opened those doors for you, consider it a blessing, as it is not a place to be at this time. There is much trouble in the land and even missionaries are being persecuted over there. We are in such serious times, it would be good to check into these things outside of the school you are being prepared by, I am flabbergasted that they would even consider taking anyone there at this time.
I will get some information and post it of events taking place over there right now and the condition of the attacks against the people over there taking place now inside their borders.
As we speak Turkey has turned against them, and is taking sides with Iran/Iraq. It would not be good for me to even consider going there at this time. Personally, I could not contribute to encouraging you to go there as it is not a place for any missionaries at this time and neither is any of the other countries because the times we are in.
Could I ask the name of the organization you are being trained by to see if I am familiar with them? It is not my desire to offend you, but you would be entering in to great risk of kidnapping, stoning, knife attacks, and more going over to Israel right now and it is going to get worse by September, really really bad. Love you Sharon and I am very concerned for your well being.
In Christ's love
Vickie