Jerusalem flowers

Jerusalem Fall Colors Under Snow

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Jerusalem, Israel is preparing for cold weather and snow.

The Mayor announced a photo-op with snow plows, 

and the Prime Minister has already cancelled an event

for foreign press to be held on Thursday in Jerusalem.

Even a dedication scheduled for Friday in Tel Aviv was postponed.

So I had better get moving and post this already.

One of the things that many from the eastern United States

miss coming to Israel are fall colors,

 autumn, when leaves turn amazing colors before they fall.

image Jerusalem, photo David's Village, picture East Jerusalem

There are a few spots where you could see leaves changing color,

 but we have different colors in Jerusalem. 

image Jerusalem, Jerusalem flowers, picture flowers in Jerusalem, J Street

Recently we experienced weather so warm that the plants 

image bird in Jerusalem , photo bird, image bird

and birds

image bird of paradise, Jerusalem picture flowers,

could be confused.

The weather sure was wonderful for the record-breaking number

of tourists who came to Israel in November.

Wohl Rose Garden photo, image from Rose GArden, picture Jerusalem nature spot

But now, there are reports of a serious five-day winter storm on the way.

picture Yemin Moshe, image Yemin Moshe, picture Jerusalem,

 From the streets of Yemin Moshe,

image rose, picture Jerusalem flowers, photo Rose Garden Jerusalem

to the Wohl Rose Garden,

Jerusalem pretty picture, image lavender, photo of Jerusalem garden

here are a few photos of Jerusalem fall colors.

Two years ago they said it would snow and it was disappointing,

but last year was the real thing.

It has turned cold.

image boys bird watching, Jerusalem bird sanctuary photo, image bird watching

Now everyone is waiting and watching.

Will it really snow?

 

Shabbat Shalom

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Shabbat shalom from Jerusalem, Israel.

Shabbat shalom with flowers

I saw these this week while passing the Knesset.

floral clock, JStreet

If you remember this old floral clock, it has been redone recently,

image butterfly on flowers, JSTreet

and even the butterflies are appreciating the improvements.

At the end of another crazy week,

thought I would take time to share something simple and nice to see and remember, 

Shabbat Shalom!

Rosh Hashanah Greetings

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With the year 5772 coming to an end,

shana tova

Shanah tovah signs are lining the streets of Jerusalem, Israel.

bikor holim hospital

Bikor Cholim Hospital displays holiday symbols on a wall banner.

Yes, they are still in business with thousands of new babies born annually, 

but they were only in the news when there were threats that it would close.

Jerusalem street

Newly planted  flowers line the streets,

Jerusalem store

while thousands of new shoes have been purchased to walk on them.

honey cake

In the “land of milk and honey,”

this time of year the streets are lined with honey cakes.

bus sign happy new year

Shanah tovah,

may 5733 be a year of peace and prosperity and good health for all!