Jerusalem – Page 5 – The Real Jerusalem Streets

Jerusalem protests, beating drums but more

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025Sharon A

Oh, the Jerusalem streets…

Where to begin and what to share?

The shouting of protesters beating drums as they go by, or the oppressive heat wave that has lifted?

The noise has moved on to the Prime Minister’s office or the President’s Residence.

But for most of the Jerusalem streets, it’s summer and the long summer holiday time.

And as usual, more is happening than the negative headlines you see in international news sites.

The color on the umbrellas over Yoel Salomon Street is fading under the hot summer sun.

But notice, people were strolling along as the evening breeze approached.

New street signs! Ok, not headline worthy.

However interesting, the words are so small, and how King David Street is David HaMelekh Street.

When it comes to news, there was a Newsmax event on August 13, 2025. Newsmax hosted its postponed Fourth of July celebration. Jodie Cohen interviewed Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

I made sure to say hello to Mrs. Janet Huckabee, who found the best seat at the Waldorf.

The reception went on outside while the seated room was readied for the Prime Minister.

The audience was welcomed, as Prime Minister Netanyahu was late to arrive.

I was able to get my photos before having to leave. The speech is on YouTube, so I did not miss it.

However, the next night was a highlight of the week I want to share with you.

The Good Medicine experience was indeed interesting and positive.

At the Friends of Zion, FoZ, the main program featured Chief Joseph and Dr. Laralyn RiverWind, founders of FireKeepers International, a Native American charitable organization.

Ateret Shmuel of Indigenous Bridges introduced and organized the evening.

The exchange of a Meaningful gift was symbolic of shared ideas and love.

Former Deputy Jerusalem Mayor Fleur Hassan Nahoum showed the gift she had received from the RiverWinds. She emphasized indigenous rights as Jerusalem was founded by King David.

Yes, everyone needs love and encouragement with all the negative news. Daniel Voiczek of FoZ offered thanks to the RiverWinds for their time in Israel supporting IDF soldiers.

Their presentation blended storytelling, traditional music, and cultural wisdom.

Offering hope, warrior to warrior, this was an evening of positive thoughts and feelings.

Of course, there is more on the Jerusalem streets. The National Library of Israel has its annual documentary festival from August 17 to 21, 2025.

And off soon to the Train Theater for the opening of the annual Puppet Festival.

It’s summer in Jerusalem. On and off the Jerusalem streets, it’s festival season.

Hard to believe next week is Rosh Chodesh Elul.

Time is flying.

See what’s happening this August in Jerusalem

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025Sharon A

The end of August in Jerusalem, Israel, is not a favorite season.

Though it usually cools off at night, the days are often too hot for comfort.

Good for drying clothes outside, but the heat wave this week is not fun.

Jerusalem Teddy Park Fountain during day

That is, unless you are young or young at heart and head for one of Jerusalem’s water fountains.

The fountain at Teddy Park, located across from the Old City walls, has become a favorite.

Day or night, when the music plays and the water shoots up, it is a sight to see, if not to jump in.

Children playing in Jerusalem Lion's Fountain

The water at the Lion’s Fountain in Bloomfield Park has been reduced over the years.

Signs warn not to enter the water, but that does not stop everyone on a very hot day.

Workers are out, summer sun or not, as endless road work goes on.

Light rail construction also goes on and on with constant changes to traffic and neighborhoods.

Now that Tisha B’Av is over, the weddings are back, their music filling the summer nights.

The music from the annual Wine Festival at the Israel Museum filled three nights over the Jerusalem streets with different bands playing, while people wandered around trying samples from over 20 wineries.

At Yad Vashem, the crowd was seated in the Warsaw Plaza to appreciate Klezmer music.

Not sure how the long-planned Grand Slam at Givat Ram Stadium will be this week in the heat.

But the 34th International Puppet Festival is back next week at the new Train Davidson Theater with air-conditioned spaces.

School is out, and families once again look for child activities.

The summer weather has turned the green to dried weeds.

But the pomegranates are on the trees, a sign that autumn, Elul, is coming, and the fall holiday season.

A new season, but one remembering too many lost in the past two years.

And those who are still held captive in Gaza, not forgotten, even in a Jerusalem hospital.

Meanwhile, the music goes on on the Jerusalem streets.

Concerts and performances are scheduled for the Sultan’s Pool amphitheater.

Jerusalem is sponsoring a hip-hop Block Party on Jaffa Street on August 21, 2025.

Hard to predict what will happen next on the Jerusalem streets.

But the annual End of Summer Festival is planned for the Jerusalem Theater Plaza.

I can only share what happened and what is planned, and try to stay cool until the heat wave passes.

Just a bit of what’s happening on the Jerusalem Streets.

Now to go get a large Iced Tea.

Hope to see you soon again on the Jerusalem streets!

Tisha B’Av in Jerusalem 5785

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025Sharon A

Tisha B’Av.

Tisha B’Av in Jerusalem, Israel, is like nowhere else in the world.

At night, as the sky grows dark, the Jerusalem streets near the Old City swell with people walking towards the Kotel, Western Wall. Tens of thousands went last night, but I wasn’t able to walk this year as usual.

Model of Jewish Temple on Aish roof top with view to Dome of the Rock in the distance

A model of the Temple was lit one night from the Aish World Center rooftop. The Golden Dome of the Rock, which was built over the site of its destruction, can be seen at the top of this image.

For those who have not been to Jerusalem and toured the areas being rediscovered, here is a 2-minute video to give you an idea of what it was before the Roman destruction.