When was the last time you were in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem, Israel.

When was the last time you were in Jerusalem?

It is a marvel how things have changed over the past few years.

Oh, the traffic, the road building, the light rail construction in every direction, so much is happening at once it is hard to believe.

The Cranes from the National Library work-site, illuminated at night, rise against the night sky along with the Chord Bridge for a view of colorful lights.

Jerusalem Israel from above on Jaffa Road

Construction cranes and building materials fill the area near the Jaffa Road light rail line.

View of Jerusalem Central Bus Station from high building window

This is the view in the other direction to the Central Bus Station, with old buildings and cranes.

Bread sold in Jerusalem Israel Machena Yehudah market - shuk

In the Machane Yehuda Market the daily bread

Playing ball in Jerusalem shuk as people walk by

and the young men playing ball are familiar sights.

Jerusalem Israel new building

But the buildings towering over old Jaffa Road – oh my, what a contrast to days past.

Just this past week in Jerusalem:

Digital art at the Tower of David in Jerusalem

The old Tower of David was filled with new-age ZERO ONE digital art.

Jeruslalem Biennale Art at Van Leer

The Jerusalem 2019 Biennale came to an end at Van Leer Institute and a dozen other locations.

Manofim contemporary art festival in Jerusalem

There was the 11th Manofim Jerusalem Contemporary Art Festival.

Jerusalem Thanksgiving Dinner for lone soldiers

Thanksgiving dinners large and small were held. A tent at First Station hosted 1000 IDF lone soldiers and some US Marines for dinner.

Jerusalem First Station Bloomfield Science Museum fair at night

At the same time at First Station, the Bloomfield Science Museum held a Mini Maker Fair to encourage future scientists and their families.

Jerusalem Israel launch of FEMJL<

FEM-JLM was launched at Jerusalem WeWork to encourage female entrepreneurs to go into fields of technology. There is a lot of work to do for more fem in STEM.

President Reuven Rivlin poses with Israeli Physics Olympiad medalists at Beit Hanasi

President Reuven Rivlin hosted the Israeli medalists from the International Physics Olympiad held in the summer in Tel Aviv. Notice they are all men?

Jerusalem Beit Hanasi teen science winners with President and Education Minister Peretz

The President greeted each young man.

Hopefully, in the future, there will be young women there as well.

Hebrew street sign for Day for Persons with Disabilities in Jerusalem Israel

December 3, 2019, was International Day for Persons with Disabilities.

There were signs posted and events held throughout the week all around Jerusalem.

Jerusalem street and sidewalk repair

Getting around Jerusalem for those with disabilities, and those without is not simple.

Jerusalem narrow streets

This car got through this narrow street, with centimeters to spare.

However, the next one got stuck.

One never knows when or where in Jerusalem what will happen next.

Jerusalem Jaffa Street old building near new

The very old, against the very new, a constant theme in Jerusalem.

So much more.

But enough, for now, just these photos from part of what happened this week.

Graffiti off of Agrippas Street in Jerusalem near market

Jerusalem, Israel, where even graffiti on the old walls is not like any other.

 

 

5 thoughts on “When was the last time you were in Jerusalem?

  • December 4, 2019 at 12:23 pm
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    Was just there until Sunday night. I thought the lights on the Chord Bridge were red! And you are so right about the traffic. Luckily only had to drive in Jerusalem to get out of town. Hope all is well with you. Bari

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    • December 4, 2019 at 12:24 pm
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      They do look red! But are supposed to be orange. Sorry, we missed seeing you.

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  • December 4, 2019 at 7:53 pm
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    Love that soccer ball in the shuk! Great shot! And where is that gorgeous wall mural???

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    • December 7, 2019 at 1:54 pm
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      The mural is just off Agripas Street across the way from the candy and wine stores and Marzipan bakery.

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  • December 9, 2019 at 3:14 pm
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    The lights on the chords bridge were red for Aids Awareness. there was a picture of a Hospital all in red.

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