Jerusalem Scenes

The Angels are hovering over Jerusalem in this picture of the Jerusalem Chords bridge.  You can just see them landing to protect Jerusalem.  Calm and Peace to Jerusalem the Center of the World.  May your walk ways be peaceful and your motorways be safe.

I found this cute garden in Nachlaot! A sunny and cool day in Jerusalem!   Just the place for a private conversation between friends!  I found this card so I picked it up for you.  Have a meaningful Fast 10 Tevet.  Rachael Alice Orbach - roving Photographer  052-750-0608 www.lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com 

Zot Chanuka is the last day of Chaunuka. Why is it named Zot? (This)  This is because it was the last day of the miracle of the oil.  The one flask of oil that was found by with the stamp of the High Priest was only enough to burn for one day.  It kept burning and burning, and burning!  The news of this miracle of oil that didn't go out must have spread like wildfire, even in those days with out any form of modern communication! But as you know, you don't just let a miracle happen, you also do what you can! So the oil factory that was under the supervision of the Temple must have been working around the clock to produce olive oil.  This eighth day must have seemed like a real miracle for the oil to keep burning. The miracle was really apparent on this last day,  that is why this last day of Chanuka is "Zot Chanuka" This is Chanuka, for it was the last time that Hashem in those day revealed himself. May Hashem continue the daily miracles that we see around u

Happy 4th Day of Chanuka I couldn't resist to take these pictures last night!  May the joy and light of Chanuka accompany you the whole year! You can still see the view outside the window! Rachael Alice Rachael Alice Orbach's books on Amazon!

Post your Chanuka Pictures here!  I was just turning around crossing the street, and I looked up and saw this on the side of a building.  What an inspiration!   Wishing everyone a Happy Chanuka!  Rachael Alice  Do you want to know how to touch type in English or Hebrew?  call 052-750-0608 e-mail: rachaelalice@gmail.com

The stores are already stocking Jelly Donuts!  See here, don't they look Yummy?  Bring a few home every day and enjoy the Holiday. The reason that we eat donuts is because we want to remember the miracle of the oil.  What does this mean? After the war between the Jews and the Syrian Greeks, the Cohanim entered the Temple, and while they were cleaning up they found only one flask of Olive Oil with the stamp of the  High Priest, that was certified to be pure olive oil, the only kind that was permitted to be used in the 7 branched Menora that had to be kept burning 24 hours a day.  Usually one flask would be for one day.  So, they lit the Menora with the one flask of oil, because they wanted to observe the mitzvah for one day at least.  They sent out for more oil, but it would take 8 days to pick the olives, and process them for use in the Menora.  It had to be of a special type of oil, so that is why it took so long to make. Hashem, in order that the lights of the Menora woul

This is a picture from inside the Jerusalem Light Rail Train, looking at the the Zvill Yeshiva building.  A perfect frame. On another note: As you  might know, I have written a book that is now published on Amazon: http://rachaelenglishclasses.blogspot.co.il/2012/11/get-cat-story-at-lower-price-on-amazon.html Book number 2 is ready to go except for the front cover. In order to really capture the Jerusalem feeling of the book I am announcing a contest of Cat Pictures in Jerusalem! The best picture of a Cat in Jerusalem will win the prize of having the picture be on the cover of the book! You will receive a link to your website, with photo credits,  inside the book, for your promotional purposes, and  e-books of the first two books of the series!  Cat Stories - The First Adventure and Cat Stories - This and That. Contest ends in two weeks, on November 25th!  י:א כסלו Pictures must be sent in .jpg format and be under 1MB in size By submitting your picture you agree

Do you remember the dingy, dirty, overcrowded YMCA's of America? Well, it sure has come up in the world since then.  This is a picture of the interior of the Jerusalem YMCA, I turned around and said "Wow!" Snapped this picture for all to see. It looks most impressive in the evening as the sun is setting, so the window is lit. There are lots of events at the YMCA, I mostly hear about classical concerts, it is a perfect venue for Mozart and Hayden, don't you think? Y M C A I'll meet you at the Y M C A! Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 

I was walking home at around 5:00pm, and I was transfixed by the colors of the sunset.  What wonders G-d gives us on a daily basis.  May your life be as beautiful as these pictures. Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com

This is a famous Cadwell, perfectly framed, a view from Bayit Vegan.  Enjoy!  Rachael  www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 052-750-0608

Sunset is a lovely time.  During Elul, we use all our efforts to become better people, by looking back upon our deeds and do better next time,  Just as sunset is the end of the day, and we reflect upon what we have done this day, so Elul is the same for the whole year.  May everyone in Am Yisrael use this time to reflect and correct all the character flaws that we have and do better next Year! Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 052-750-0608

It is the happiest season of the Jewish Year!  Let's take a tour of Jerusalem as she gets ready for Sukkot!  Here are some enterprising young men selling the 4 species, on Givat Shaul Street.  Yoel, in front has sets of the Lulav, Etrog, Haddasim at a good price!  These are Hadassim, and Etrogim.  The two etrogim here have Pitom, that is they are extra special!  Every building has multiple Sukkas!  More Sukkot!   Here is a baby Etrog tree, about 6 Sumonths old.  It will be many years until we can pick its fruit!  Happy Sukkot!   Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 058-750-0608

This is off the beaten path in Downtown Jerusalem Even the alleyways are beautiful in Jerusalem Rachael Alice 

This is a summer sunset that I caught as I was walking home last night. Just think, the sun is 93 million miles away, or 3 * 10 to the 10th kilometers, but Hashem has made our world so beautiful.  This is a fitting end to a hot day. Rachael Alice

 Here is the view at 5:00am!  Dark and beautiful  A little more light . . .  Wow, the mist came in!  Even more mist! The mist now has turned into Fog! Looks like it will be a very cold day. . . Well it turned out to be the hottest day of the year!  40 degrees Celsius!  And it started out so beautiful Shabbat Shalom, Chodesh tov Rachael 

This is the site of the first hospital in Jerusalem. It was established by Rothschild, in 1888, and in 1939 Hadassah took it over.  The building is still standing and is in use as a medical training center.  I was passing by on HaNeviim Street,  and I couldn't resist to take in this bit of Jerusalem history. See you on the street! Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.net 

This is the view from a government office, Israel has the ears open to the world!  A ready made picture. 

This Motzi Shabbat was the Third of Tammuz I caught the moon just as it was going down in the west. There is a Jewish prayer that we say on the New Moon, and it is said only for the first seven days!  Bircat Ha Levana!  Bircat because that is the word for blessing, and Levana for the moon. For more information about the New Moon and the history of this short prayer service go here: http://www.oztorah.com/2010/11/blessing-the-new-moon-ask-the-rabbi/ Chodesh Tov, Rachael Orbach http://jerusalemscenes.blogspot.co.il/  

Here is a synagogue in Kiryat Moshe, a blue sky, a warm day , give thanks to Hashem. Rachael Alice

Sunrise is truly a miracle!  מוריד הטל מוקדם בבוקר

Early in the morning, a walk into the Old City.  Notice the sun has not peeked over the walls! Small groups, the bony trees poke into the sky. Later the sun will come, along with hope. Rachael Alice www.rachaelalice.webs.com 

Clue #1  It is in Jerusalem Clue #2 Its a place that you go only if you have to Clue #3 If you are very sick, you get a very noisy ride to get there. Give up? This is the visitor's entrance to Hadassah Hospital!  Bring your walking shoes!!! 

A wonderful view of Northern Jerusalem, taken in the afternoon hours.   Views like these give me strength to keep on going! Rachael Orbach 

See the Jerusalem Harp Bridge at night!  Very special

A Walk in Emek Rafaim, Jerusalem

Its Spring and the Tourists are back in Jerusalem! Welcome!! 

 A Clear Beautiful Day in Givat Mordechai

Snow falling in Beit Hakerem!  click here! today we have found beautiful pictures of Beit Hakerem in Jerusalem go here to see! click here!   Snow falling in Beit Hakerem!

The Dead Sea with the Mountains of Moab in the background!

Jerusalem Cats don't like to be pet! 

We have clouds!  Jerusalem.  The Beautiful.

The Jerusalem Forest is the green lung of Jerusalem, it is also a nice place to have an afternoon picnic, give the kids a taste of the outdoors.