When I imagine a restful day, I imagine waking up without a hundred “to-dos” running through my mind. I imagine hanging out with friends and reading a book that has nothing to do with the required reading stated on the syllabus. Maybe I would go to the beach or go on a hike. Either way, homework...

Still. Silent. And seemingly abandoned. I peered out the window of our massive tour bus driving on the streets of Jerusalem during my recent trip to Israel. Not a soul could be spotted on the vacant streets of the city, and only one other lone car accompanied us on the winding highways leading into...