Jerusalem Scenes

<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11480783/?claim=uxfexz4q4rf">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> Now that we have the snow behind us, (well, there are a lot of parking spots that are still being taken up by fallen tree branches and snow) but for the most part all the roads are clear, and the city is back to normal. I was captivated by this picture so I have to share it with you!

You don't have to be afraid at night in Jerusalem.  I took an hour long walk to the center of town and back just now and it is beautiful!

I took this picture this evening after teaching clarinet at the Local Matnas,  They have this gigantic Marimba outside to show that I am THE music teacher there!  I couldn't resist taking this picture, The first one, Google added the snow, it hasn't snowed for over a week!  The second picture is what it really looks like! I'm back to teaching my full schedule, there are a few spots left for lessons, Contact me through the website and I'll get back to you!   http://rachaelorbach.weebly.com/ Rachael Alice Music teacher in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem. 

I am now better prepared for the NEXT Snowstorm.  I went out to Machne Yehuda and found a pair of rubber boots at a little shop almost at the end of the main aisle!  Since this is the beginning of the winter, only Hashem knows what he has in store for us later on! This picture was taken this morning from my favorite place, my living room window, and you can still see snow left on the ground! Simply Amazing! Rachael Alice The Traveling Hair Salon is up and going now! Contact us to make your appointment! http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

Here is the day that All the kids have been waiting for!  Snow in Jerusalem, early in the season.  Just think what January will hold!  Usually, if it is going to snow, it will be in January, so this is a nice surprise! Have fun, stay safe, don't drive unless you have tire chains.  It is better to miss the appointment than to have to call Magan David Adom.  Two of my sons will be working all day today, but I'd rather that you not have to meet them in their professional capacity!  Rachael Alice  http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/  - Let's make the appointments for next week, OK?

The holiday of Chanuka celebrates our Jewish Identity.  We light candles to symbolize the strengthening of our commitment to spread the light of Torah to all the world. Our National Struggle even continues on to this day.  There are those who want Israel to be like all the other nations.  They want us to have the same consumer culture, the "Give Me" culture. Others are busy with such things as "Black Friday"  Why is it the color black?  That  symbolizes the cult of darkness, while we as Jews bring more light.  Each day we add more light.  Yes, we give Chanuka gelt to our children, who are expected to use this to also help the poor and give charity, just as we adult give charity. As we look around and see the Menorahs in every window, we feel proud to be Jews and we give light to the world. In the ancient world, and even up to the 1800's it was very difficult to light fire.  Matches were not perfected, and the search for the proper mate...

This is the central construction site in Jerusalem.  It used to be an old village that was used by the Government. I once had to go there when I was working for Prof. Moshe Prywes, running his Israel Journal of Medical Sciences.  I had to get approval of the non-profit status of the magazine. Now, it going to be a very expensive high quality residential complex. I'll go back and take more pictures as the construction progresses and I see the gate open! Rachael Alice http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

A bright clear day in Nachlaot, Jerusalem The sky goes on forever, the Heart of the "Hippy" Jerusalem! See ya around Nachlaot Rachael Alice

Jerusalem is huddled around the Swedish Monastery.   In this rare picture, you can see the flag waving! It sits in the "Green Lung" in the middle of the city, and Katamon, is named for it.  "Kata" mean near to and "mon" is short for Monastery.  I have never been inside but that might change in the near future. Rachael Alice Roving Cellphone Photographer. Private use of these photographs only.  If you want to use in a book, you must ask permission! Rachael5760@yahoo.com

   כשיש לי תספורות בעיר העתיקה אני לא יכולה לעזוב בלי תמונות  הצל והשמש משחקים ביחד       תְכֵלֶתה הצבע של הכסא הכבוד הקדוש ברוך הוא משגיח על כל העולם רחל אליס  http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

This is of a building in Arnona, and it reminded me of the light at the end of the Tunnel. Remember that if you are a little down, that HaShem doesn't give you tests that you can't pass.  Sure, there are times that it seems that everything is insurmountable, and that it is impossible to go on.  Look at this picture and feel the hope.  Feel the light that is coming from the end, and you will find the strength to go on.  You have accomplished much in your life and will accomplish more.  Choose to see light and not darkness. Rachael Alice http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/ lifecoachjerusalem@gmail.com

Open the door and step into a new year, of hope, blessing and happiness! Rachael Alice http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/ 0527500608

Fade to Blue in Jerusalem, As the sun sets we get ready for Hoshana Rabba tonight, some with music, and some with all night study.  Then we gear up for Simchat Torah! Chag Sameach From the Traveling Hair Salon Rachael Alice 0527500608    http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/ We will be on the road again starting on Sunday! Call for the weekly schedule 

The weather is changing in Jerusalem, here are the Night Clouds! Enjoy the cooler weather at night! Rachael Alice http://rachaelenglishclasses.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/phrasal-verb-get-exercise.html

The Traveling Hair Salon on the Move again, I couldn't resist this picture! May you have a Good Sweet New Year 5774!  Blessings, Health, Success in Everything that you do! Rachael Alice Orbach 0527500608

May G-D look down upon us and give us a good, sweet New Year! Rachael Orbach 0527500608 

Let this picture inspire you to take life as it comes, calmly with a hope and a dream for a better life. Rachael Alice 052-7500608 The Traveling Hair Salon comes to you! travelinghairsalon.weebly.com

On the way back from a haircut, I snapped this picture!  If you are in Jerusalem, see if you can find this place! Don't forget to schedule your haircut before the Holidays! Rachael Alice http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/ 0527500608

I was in the Old City this week, and I couldn't resist these pictures.  You never know when you are going to be that way again, so it is best to catch your memories when you see them! This was one of the synagogues which was destroyed in 1948 when Israel had to surrender the Old City of Jerusalem to Jordan. Now, has been rebuilt and it is beautiful! You can go inside as a tour, or even pray there! Rachael Alice  052-7500608 http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

This is a view from inside the Ramban Synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem!   This is a beautiful walkway tucked away near Eithopia Street. Don't you just want to sit in the shade and enjoy? Rachael Alice Orbach - Traveling Hair Salon, is out and about in Jerusalem! www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 052-7500608

I love the Sunset, and as I am experimenting with 3D here is another  sunset for you to enjoy! It is taken by another program, 3DSteroid, an Android app. If you want to see it 3D, you have to look at the picture cross eyed. There is another setting if you have red/blue glasses, which I don't have. Enjoy! Rachael Alice Orbach If you are going to be in Jerusalem, then you are invited to come to my music student's Annual recital on טו באב!  (July 22nd)  Hear my music students on Clarinet, Guitar and Recorder.  (those are the ones who are ready)  I also teach Saxophone, Mandolin and beginning organit. Call 0527500608 for more details! You can also send SMS or write me at rachael5760@yahoo.com 

Last night I couldn't sleep so, I caught this view from my favorite place, my living room window.  We live on the 7th floor so it is easy to get stunning views.  I have posted this before, but now since I have discovered 3D photography, I decided to try it with this new website.  The only problem is that it is very expensive to print the photos.  No worry, I'll find a way around that too, so anyway, enjoy this picture! http://www.start3d.com/en/6699024263/0001/5689175512186502 After taking this picture, I was able to sleep!   Maybe I'll take some pictures in your area of Jerusalem too!  Rachael Alice  Traveling Hair Salon 052-7500608  Photography is just a hobby! 

Here is a 3D Jerusalem Sunset!   Jerusalem Sunset in 3D! I used my Galaxy 1 smartphone to take this picture!  It is very easy, but expensive to print the picture. Maybe later on I'll print it. Enjoy! Rachael Alice Traveling Hair Salon, We travel to you! This Wednesday we will be in Bar Ilan area of Jerusalem Open appointments are available in the morning!  Call 0527500608!

Jerusalem in 3D! This is brand new technology that you can use with your own digital camera! This is my favorite picture of the view from my living room window! Enjoy! Rachael 

I was just coming back from a haircut appointment in the Old City of Jerusalem last Erev Shabbat, and I saw a very friendly cat come up to me who wanted petted.  "Please pet me? " "Of course," I said, and we had a good time with her rubbing up and I petted her. Then, I sat down with my heavy backpack and I just couldn't resist this picture, which should be in a Photography book! This is what she is looking at.  This was the first picture that I took, and it is the best one of the series. Then there was a white cat that was stuck in a room, that reminded me of the Lion of Judea! Can't you just see this one as a Lion?  Just beautiful!  Have a great week.  If you want a haircut, just call: Rachael, the Traveling Hair Salon in Jerusalem  0527500608 rachael5760@yahoo.com  Rachael Alice ! 

After all, it is worth it to take a ride on the train, with views like this flashing by, Views of the Old City of Jerusalem to brighten your day.   Still standing after all these years! Rachael Alice Orbach  www.rachaelorbach.weebly.com 

This is a picture of the downtown area of Jerusalem.  Kinda empty.  Where did the people go? There are people about, but are they really revitalizing the downtown?  Do people really go there to do shopping, or do they go to the Malcha Mall? Where do people who like to spend money go?  I really didn't see what was the problem with letting busses and cars go on Yaffa street.  The business were hopping, and you could get a seat on almost any bus to take you to the Central bus station.  Now, the train is usually so crowded that you have to push to get on, and most likely you won't get a seat.  This is difficult if you have done your shopping at Machne Yehuda market.  You have your cart, and there is no place to put it. The downtown suffered for many year while they were building the light rail system, and many businesses went bankrupt.  We might have a cleaner city, but the quality of life has decreased.  I only go downtown if I reall...

I happened to be in Tel Aviv two weeks ago, and I found these pictures waiting for me.  Tel Aviv is not all tall buildings, glass and metal.  The first picture is of the Yakon River, well more like a creek. and the second shows blue sky, and trees. Rachael Alice  - The Haircutting season is almost upon us! call for your appointment: 052-750-0608 www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com

I was in the Old City to do a haircut this week, and I had a big surprise as I was walking in!  There were lights and music coming from almost everyplace!  The municipality of Jerusalem is celebrating as we are cleaning for Pesach with music! I don't know if the Rabbis of the Old City really agree with this . . . It was a diversion from the scrubbing and scouring. Have a Chag Ksher and most importantly, Sameach! Rachael Alice  - The Traveling Hair Salon comes to you in Jerusalem!  www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.net   052-750-0608

This was caught in Nachlaot, two window front view to the backyard,  Looking into inner space, getting ready for Passover! Rachael Alice ________________________ Blogger for hire:  Rachael Alice rachaelalice@gmail.com 

 The ladder just makes it, doesn't it?  This is the real picture of inside the building.  The reflection of the train, and the inside at the same time, I found these murals on Yaffa Road, they look so real that I had to take pictures Have fun in Jerusalem, on Purim Week! Rachael Alice .0527500608

If you remember the campaign a long time ago about the Jerusalem Lions that were painted by different artists and then sold off, so I am finding them in interesting places. This one looks dressed up for a formal affair! It looks as if he's been played with and has paint missing though. . . Rachael Alice I"m already thinking about Pesach, I'm going into the closets and cleaning out. Maybe it is time for a haircut? www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 052-7500608 

Nine were given to Jerusalem !  Here's to you and may Peace be in Your heart!  Cellphone photography at its best!  Rachael Alice  052-7500608

It has taken a whole week for the city to clean up after the election petek dump.  Even if you are happy with the results of the elections, the amount of paper that gets wasted is such a Shanda!  Did seeing the names of the parties on the ground influence you about which party to vote for?  I made my decision weeks before.  It should be from a sense of public duty that people always clean up their trash, and not only during elections.

This picture is from January 10th!  Happy Snow Day! The Education Ministry has announced that today, January 11th, the schools in Jerusalem will not open.  This is to allow the snow to melt on the roads, so that parents who are not experienced in driving in bad road conditions will not have the risk of accidents. There is still snow on the roads, as well as on the cars and vegetation. Rachael Alice www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com The Traveling Hair Salon will go on the Road, starting Sunday!  Call to make your appointment for a Facial, Haircut or Color! 

This is the scene outs ide my window, this afternoon, just a nice day  Cold and just right for children to play!   A lazy day to stay inside to read, and take it easy!   Have a great day!  Rachael Alice   When the weather is better, then call to get a haircut!  www.travelinghairsalon.weebly.com 

These are the casualties from the big storm that is hitting Jerusalem this week!  While walking about getting things done, this is what I found: broken umbrellas just left by frustrated people!  Today, the Ministry of Education is holding classes until 12:00 noon, and then sending the children home. My son's school just called and instead of sending him at 12:00, they are sending him at 11:00am!  Not much learning is going on today!   The snow is to hit this afternoon and this evening!  Phone and Internet lines are expected to be hit as well.  Plan ahead and get prepared, as supermarkets may not be able to get their normal deliveries. Stay warm and dry inside! Rachael Alice _________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Get a FACIAL for your wedding! Now offering home visits for FACIALS in the Jerusalem Area.   You want you look your best on this special day, so get a F...