Jerusalem, Israel – what is really happening
With hurricanes and typhoons
affecting so many millions of people,
I have spent the day trying to decide,
what would be best Shabbat shalom greeting.
Simple flowers,
or colorful flowers,
The kotel, Western Wall,
Shabbat as a bride,
or love?
As we get closer to sunset,
I am still not certain, but
from Jerusalem – Shabbat Shalom.
שבת שלום
In Jerusalem, Israel,
during Fridays of Ramadan,
traffic increases.
Buses creep along in multiple directions.
Streets are closed and lanes blocked.
The Temple Mount fills with Muslims for prayers.
Helicopters circle overhead.
Jewish men walk to Old City for Shabbat evening prayers.
While not far away,
the Jerusalem hills are quiet and serene.
שבת שלום
