Israel is in the midst of a heat wave.
During the Middle Eastern summers, Jerusalem is usually cooler at night.
Staying in during the day and venturing out at night is how I see the Jerusalem streets.
The lights of the Old City illuminated in the distance over the Sultan’s Pool are a favorite.
Turn around on the footbridge over Hevron Road and see
the lights of the Scottish St. Andrew’s Church towering over the Menachem Begin Heritage Center.
Another interesting interview in the Begin Center Prime Ministers series was held Sunday night.
Herzl Makov not only worked with Begin but also served as the Center’s founder and CEO.
Look for the recorded informative series online.
Summer in Jerusalem and it’s festival season again. Too many events to attend them all!
Leaving the Wolt delivery motorcycle in the photo of the construction on the new entrance to the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
As slow as the construction seems, that is how fast and frequent those food deliveries are.
The Botanical Gardens is hosting another summer-themed event for families – Magic in the Forest.
The pond is filled with lilies,
and as temperatures rise, even the birds are slowing down.
The Jerusalem Botanical Garden has expanded greatly over the years.
Another location that has changed over the years is the old Shaare Zedek Hospital on Jaffa Road.
Not in use as a hospital for decades, it has now temporarily become a home for the Jerusalem Biennale art exhibits.
Wednesday was opening night for “Only Briefly.” Mindy Weisel is curator of the solo exhibition by Amy Gelb.
This piece with three layers of soft fabric hangs close to the wall, so it was difficult to photograph.
People gathered to support the American artist with her show in Jerusalem.
I had not been back in a while and also noted the restored ceiling of the former synagogue of the hospital, which has been given new life as a cultural center.
The highlight of the week was our family celebration of 20 years in Israel at the Shalva National Center.
The Shalva entrance lobby is full of color, butterflies, hearts, and messages.
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.”
Our excellent dairy dinner did not disappoint; everything was spotless and spot-on.
“Memory and hope light the way” – Lianne, Noiya, and Yahel Sharabi – new in the lobby, where Eli Shrabi participated in the dedication.
Shalva is one example of improving the world from a personal challenge.
Written on the walls are words of wisdom: When you love what you have, you have everything you need.
When nothing goes right… go left.
Good things take time.
Do not judge my story by the chapter you walked in on.
I caught one little guy in the hallway.
They all have a long way to go.
May they and we all go, building better and stronger, in good health.