In February, in Jerusalem, Israel, the seasons change.
The weather is unpredictable.
What will happen next is also hard to predict.
New street signs are appearing in Jerusalem, Israel. This one is for Abraham Lincoln Street. US Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of Lincoln and George Washington’s birthdays. Washington Street had no signs last week, so Lincoln will have to do it this year.
Main streets like Keren Hayesod are ripped up for the light rail tracks. Getting to Lincoln or Washington Street is a challenge, whether by car or on foot.
Restoration of old buildings too often starts and stops. US security people moved out of here years ago.
The construction at the International Conference Center in Jerusalem has disrupted the area.
However, the Jerusalem Gateway buildings are impressive.
I was at the ICC for the Business & Mindset Conference — Ascend 2026 on Monday.
The panel discussion was moderated by Shanna Fuld, CEO of Israel Daily News. Joining her onstage were Omer Eliaz, Director of Organic Growth at Fiverr; Miriam Schwab, Director of WordPress at Elementor; and Moe Mernick, tech entrepreneur speaking here on the importance of storytelling.
As always, the weather in February is important and of concern.
When it’s warm and sunny, people fill the Jerusalem streets.
The Jerusalem cats take time to lounge midday on a bench.
On Friday, reserve soldiers can be spotted heading home for a rest as well.
Studio of Her Own, a platform for religious women artists in Jerusalem, was established around 2009–2010. It moved into its permanent, renovated location at 29 November St, the former home of painter Pinhas Litwinowsky, in 2019.
It has held various exhibitions over the years. Now it is a site for two artists with the Jerusalem Biennale.
Rachel Rotenberg, with her husband, painter Jean-Pierre Weill, watching, explains her work, Dream Catchers, to guests at the opening on Friday.
Zenab Garbia was in another room showing her ceramic pieces.
The weather is constantly changing. Sand blew in from Egypt in record amounts on Shabbat.
The large signs are up for Purim celebrations.
Rosh Chodesh Adar is tomorrow night – so Chodesh Tov!
Plenty to complain about on the Jerusalem streets as the seasons change.
However, the almond blossoms have burst forth on the trees.
Time to leave you with a pleasant image before the petals fall.
Hope you will see this year in Jerusalem.