December, it’s Hanukkah in Jerusalem
Operation Pillar of Defense is over for most everyone,
except for the wounded, and of course the families of those who were killed.
The rockets destroyed by Iron Dome are less of a topic of discussion.
Children in Southern Israel are no longer in shelters,
but have gone back to school,
while their big brothers have returned to their regular military service.
The children of Kiryat Malachi still have a long, hard road ahead.
But enough of war and politics!
The calendar has turned to December
and Hanukkah is almost here!
That means it is strawberry season
and fresh citrus fruit abounds in the Machane Yehuda Market, the shuk.
Piles of dreydels are on display,
platters of suffganiot,
and the streets are illuminated with colorful Chanukiot.
Hanukkah is coming,
ready or not.
Beautiful photos! Happy Hanukkah!
Thank you
Really captures the spirit!
Thanks Sara!
The food looks good,the people look happy and the lights are beautiful,Happy Hanukkah.
ps. wish i could be there.
I miss the Strawberrys
You are not in Jerusalem now?
For better or for worse, we’re back in the USA
Oh well, sometimes one must do what one must do. Will try and keep you up on what is really happening. Went by your old neighborhood on Shabbat, quiet as usual. Hanukkah so much is going on, it is hard to know where to start. Hanukkah sameach.
I still have your blog in my RSS feed so I can at least feel somewhat connected. It’s a good way to bring a little of Jlem into the Galut.
Thank you, wonderful and fantastic to know work is appreciated! Good Hanukkah weather tonight, not too cold and dry. Chag sameach!