As the sun sets in the Old City,
the stars come out,
שבת שלום
from Jerusalem, Israel.
Jerusalem photos
Yemin Moshe: Windmill Dash or Walk
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,
then Nahlaot,
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.
More than Jerusalem Heat
Everyone is talking about the weather,
the hot, hot weather.
It has been beastly,
like this monster perched outside the Bloomfield Science Museum
even before the intense heat arrived.
On Monday, there was a special event for children
who had no school on the day after Shavuot.
These unusual riding machines are outside the museum.
Science and motion can be fascinating,
and while for some it is a learning experience,
for others,
it is a living experience.
ALEH is a very special school for children with severe disabilities.
The annual ALEH March was Monday afternoon.
Teachers, students, volunteers and ALEH families
all walked across the Jerusalem String Bridge.
In the middle of the walk the group released green and purple balloons,
made noise and held banners for cars to honk.
Walkers, special wheel chairs and flags,
all marching forward – to make each day count.
And as with most Jerusalem facilities,
ALEH serves both Muslim and Jewish children, religious and secular.
The holidays are over,
but things are not quieting down,
and even in the mid-day sun tourists were out.
New signs have been posted,
for the Israel Festival’s
varied programs.
Festival season has begun.
For other new events
and festivals we will have to wait and see.
But next week is the Jerusalem Light Festival,
and this big ad was up in Gan Sacher, Sacher Park.
I sure hope it cools off when we walk around the Old City.
It will be interesting to see what new light pieces
the international festival can come up with this year,
and how many thousands of people will attend.