Yemin Moshe – Page 6 – The Real Jerusalem Streets

Yemin Moshe: Windmill Dash or Walk

June 10, 2015rjstreets

This week I saw so many colors of Israel.

Sunrise on the Kinneret with the Swim4Sadna,

then sunset from the Carmel mountains,

where the blues of sky and sea blend together.

Along the Jordan Valley Road

were colorful packing grates.

But as wonderful it is to go and see the land,

back in Jerusalem, Israel,

the colors of Yemin Moshe are a favorite.

I love to share its color on photo walks.

But also fun was to meet up with friends

for a new amazing Israel ScaVenture!

I have walked Yemin Moshe countless times,

each time I see and say there is something new.

Families have stopped and posed for photos here,

but I had not noticed this bomb shelter sign.

Near the Jerusalem Press Club

was the “No climbing” sign we needed to finish our hunt.

But did Kate climb or not climb?

The Windmill Dash ends by the Montefiore Windmill plaza,

with an amazing view of the Old City.

I was so glad to have dashed back

from the beautiful colors of the North

to participate in this Blogger ScaVenture Hunt.

We did the Old City,

last year Gush Etzion,

and now another favorite neighborhood.

What will Tali come up with next?

Most impressive is how these events are good

for families, all age groups and knowledge levels.

Dash around Mishkanot Shaananim and Yemin Moshe.

Then when you are ready to go slower,

see more and set up those photos,

There is always something new to see

on and off the Jerusalem, Israel streets.

Thankful for the Rain

November 26, 2014rjstreets

Yesterday the sun was shining,

and even though the sky was not blue,

these gates were very blue.

Yemin Moshe was picture perfect,

only the streets were empty,

and much too quiet without the usual tourists.

I was looking at the new signs for Hamshushalayim,

an annual Jerusalem tourist weekend discount offer,

and I wondered how it would do with so many people staying away,

and just then a group of tourists walked by.

Things have been slower this week,

but work has gone on.

The Isrotel luxury hotel construction is finally above ground.

In the US as people prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday,

in Israel, thankfully it has started to rain,

and rain.

We are thankful for rain for it is an answer to our prayers,

but one which involves flooded streets

and accidents galore.

However,

rain or shine,

sleet or snow,

or terror threat,

the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy High School from Rockville, Maryland,

is in Israel again for their Israel mission.

Every four years the entire high school gets a trip to Israel

over the Thanksgiving holiday week.

It can be a life changing experience to see

the real Jerusalem, Israel, streets, even in the wet and rain.

And

a group of 1000 pilgrims is on their way from Lagos, Nigeria,

so things go on.

I just hope I do not rust.

20 Signs of Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem

September 21, 2014rjstreets

The end of 5774 is in sight

and signs of the new year are everywhere.

The municipality has posted signs wishing a good year to Jerusalem 5775.

This morning, there are dark circles under many eyes of those

who stayed up late for Selihot prayers, and then woke up early this morning.

The Selichot prayers are scheduled almost non-stop,

and there are even tours to see those who recite the special prayers.

One is to be held in Kikar Safra, the Jerusalem Government Square.

These new signs are for free buses to the Old City,

I had to try one and not walk every time.

Many pre-holiday parties include “raising a cup” to toast the new year,

which makes it a perfect time for road stops to test vehicles and drivers.

But not all police were busy with ticketing or crime this week.

So much to do this short week before Rosh Hashana,

food shopping is crazy and time is stretched to limits.

This man is often seen on skate board walking dogs,

but for first time I saw him pushing a baby stroller.

I wondered ‘his own, or some family short on time?’

Friends who are visiting had time for brunch.

Signs were up for sales, but this restaurant got the first sukka photo for this year.

Every organization is looking for end-of-year donations,

this woman held a sign asking for charity in the Old City,

and this man on Jaffa Street had no sign.

He just held an empty cup.

But there are much prettier sights this time of year,

like these new limes on the tree ready to be picked,

and wonderful flowers, not just outside on the streets,

but inside

getting ready for holiday tables as well.

Public parks have been cleared and private gardens are ready,

since shmita, the year of not working the land, begins at Rosh Hashana.

The notes in the Western Wall,

were overflowing before the holiday clean up,

but no one was going to peek at this message wrapped tightly in blue thread.

New chairs were delivered, all ready for the holiday crowds on the plaza.

It is shofar time,

and after 5774 years

עם ישראל חי

Am Yisrael Chai,

Shana tova.