Jerusalem Scenes

The interesting thing about this bridge that it looks different depending upon where you are in the city.  a view that I took on the way into the city a few days ago.  The bridge is standing straight up.  Other places it looks like it it lying down.  Amazing! This an all of the pictures on this blog were taken by me using a cellphone.  This was taken with a Galaxy Note 2. Rachael Alice Orbach - roving photographer and English Teacher  http://rachaelenglishclasses.blogspot.com/

thi  The symbol of Jerusalem was aptly chosen.  We are the hidden lions. When we are attacked we grow stronger.  The Public has had enough with false compassion on those who would harm us. We need action to protect our public places, our men, our women, our children.  Must we hide?  No, let us be strong like the lion and defend ourselves with a roar that will be heard around the world! Am Yisrael Chai! I'm not afraid to put my  name: Rachael Alice Orbach

The Succot Holiday this year was very special with many memories, the thunder storm, the wind,  a concert, and it being a Shmitta year, already there are some vegetables that have "Kidushat Shmitta" so we have to be very careful with them.   Enjoy and keep the memories fresh throughout the year! Rachael Alice - Roving Photographer!

This is the vision that I saw a few days ago from another direction.  You can see the clouds moving! Rachael Alice Orbach - roving photographer in Jerusalem 

I looked a few days ago and this is what I saw outside, Just Beautiful!  - Jerusalem at its best in the fall!  Come visit and enjoy the beautiful weather! Rachael Alice Orbach

First Cloud in the Valley in Jerusalem - a reminder from the Holy, One Blessed be He, Hashem that the world is indeed beautiful .  Rachael Alice Orbach -  http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

Such a door, color coordinated with the Mailbox and the tiles, caught my eye as I was walking to an appointment in Jerusalem. Traveling Hair Salon can come to you in Jerusalem! http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/ - use the contact form on the site!

You can see History in the making in Jerusalem.  This area used to be the Kanfei Nesharim airport over 60 years ago, but now it is a bustling industrial and shopping center in the western part of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is still surrounded by the forest, giving the city its "green lung."  Rachael Alice Orbach                http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Most of the time we think of downtown Jerusalem as very busy, the train goes round and round, but here is a nice corner for meditation.  But, no place to sit, really, Ok, a standing meditation. Rachael Alice Orbach - Roving Hairdresser and . . . photographer. PM me if you want to make an appointment for a haircut - women, girls, boys under 9 only. 

Pray for the Israel Defense Forces that they achieve all the objectives, and finish the job once and for all! Rachael Alice 

This the MDA, Magen David Adom.  If you have ever had to call an ambulance, then you know about their good work.  In every situation, at any time of the day or night, even on Shabbat, the volunteers are our boys and girls who help the sick.  Any time you hear an ambulance siren know that they are giving of their time and effort.  All the volunteers have undergone intensive Emergency Medical training, and are well equipped for any emergency. If you need to call them just pick up any phone and call 101.  For more information in Hebrew call: https://www.mdaisrael.org.il/ by: Rachael Alice Orbach

A poignant picture taken today from the American Consulate in Jerusalem, #BringBackOurBoys!  Say Tehillim and sign this petition  http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringbackourboys Rachael Alice - Traveling Hair Salon  http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/ I am in Talpiot next week on Wednesday! Call or e-mail to reserve your appointment!

Rachael demonstrating in the year 2000.  This picture was taken when I was with the Zionist Book Club headed by David Perkins. We were out demonstrating in the year 2000against Ehud Barak's government.  We made a lot of noise during his weekly cabinet meeting. Every week we were in the Rose Garden, saying Psalms, listening to speeches and making noise.  People say that demonstrations don't have an effect, but I think that we annoyed Barak.  His government didn't last long and we made our voice heard. In today's situation, if you don't make your voice heard, then you are one of the ones who agree with the kidnapping of children who were coming home from school to become political pawns.  Is that right?  Is it ethical? Would an Arab woman want her son to be abducted?  I would venture to say no. As Abbas says " We are human too." Start to act like it, residents of Ramallah.   Enter the human race and protest! Show the world that you don'...

I was walking in the neighborhood and this mailbox caught my eye. I then transformed it using PaperArtist. Nice.

I pronounce that summer is officially started in Jerusalem, Yesterday on Shavout, the temperature didn't even go down at midnight, it was 81 F degrees! Today the temperature will go up to 29 C, that is 84 F, so take your water bottles, and sunhats!  Rachael Orbach http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Jerusalem Day Song My prayer is a song A Psalm with an ever-changing Melody Levels of meaning dance around familiar and foreign words I stand in Song and Silence Neither a more prominent communication with G-d Drink the essence, the sweet savor in the unity that is Jerusalem Rachael Alice Orbach Here is how we want to see the Har Habayit, back in Jewish hands, with the Holy Temple built may it be done speedily in our days!  This is like the view if you were sitting on Mt. of Olives, with a super zoom camera.  We need the Cohenim, the Levi'im and all of Am Yisrael to really pray for this to happen!

When do we light the bonfires for the memory of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the writer of the Zohar?  According to the Chief Rabbanate, since there is not a Torah law, nor even a Rabbanic law to light bonfires in his memory, if the 33rd day of the Omer falls on Shabbat, like it did this year, then the bonfires should be pushed off until the next day to avoid any and all violations of Shabbat.  The same applies to Rosh Hashana, Succot and the reading of the Megilla.  These are Torah and Rabbanic customs, and there is no blowing of the Shofar on Shabbat, no waving of the Four Species on Shabbat and no reading of the Megialla on Shabbat.  Also, the contemporary holidays of Israeli Memorial day of the Soldiers and Israeli Independence Day are pushed off a day for the Honor of Shabbat.  This same logic should apply to bonfires.  In the rest of the world, the memorial of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai is not marked with a bonfire, it is against the law to light...

I woke up to see this out my window, How wondrous the works of Nature! Rachael Alice

The sunset casts a shadow, today was a bit cloudy, a bit colder for this time of year! Sunday night will be the Bonfire Night of Lag B'Omer.  For those of you who have the custom to get your hair cut now, please call as soon as possible to set up your appointment! Rachael Alice http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

This is what Jaffa gate used to look like over 2000 years ago.  And when you look up you could have seen the Temple!  We spent Israel's Independence Day there, imagining what it would have been like to have lived in the peaceful time before the Romans came.  . . . Rachael Alice

The Landmark Yeshiva where many Torah Luminaries and Public Figures studied from the 1900's until only a few years ago is now for RENT!  I can only hope that it will not turn into a Shopping Mall or other type of commercial enterprise. We can pray that it will be another Torah institution of learning. Please?  Rachael Alice  http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

I just couldn't resist to show you this wonderful deal on a place to take the kids, that is like going to a zimmer in the North, but you don't have a long drive, and there is separate swimming, a sauna, Jacuzzi,  BBQ. Just the place to relax go swimming! Call now to lock in the now introductory price: 053-2700529 For more details go here: http://www.springviewisrael.com/index.html

When you live in Jerusalem history can sneak up on you!

The dawn of the last Shabbat before Pesach Savor the sweet taste of your Challah and be proud that we cam enjoy these privileges here in the Holy City of Jerusalem

This is the tree in Givat Shaul where the nice people who live at Kehati 5 planted the cherry tree many years ago.  They put up the proper blessing for passersby to fulfill the commandment to bless the trees of Israel every year in the month of Nissan. As you can see there are flowers on the tree, making this a proper tree to bless at this time.   I stopped by yesterday and blessed.  I have done so every year since I came to Israel.  May you be blessed as you bless the land!  Rachael Alice  http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

Last day to sleep in! Tonight we move the clocks forward one hour. This means that in order to get enough sleep you should go to bed one hour earlier! Does this ever happen? Yeah right!

I was driving on Herzl Blvd last week and I couldn't resist. I did not get a ticket. I don't think that you are supposed to take pictures while driving. . . Rachael Alice My schedule is getting full if you need the traveling hair salon from now until Pesach call now 0527500608

The Jerusalem Marathon will take place on March 21 Go to the muncipal website for exact details  www.jerusalem.muni.il These ads are up all over the city. Watch out for traffic problems during the Marathon Rachael Alice www.rachaelorbavh.weebly. com

Spring is in the air as we feel the warm weather starting.

This project was a bit problematic, it consists of many towers that now dominate the skyline of Jerusalem.  They don't really fit with the rest of the city. But we have gotten used to them after 10 years. Rachael Alice Hair dresser in Jerusalem Call now for your appointment 0527500608

The Central Bus Station in Jerusalem anywhere you want to go you can get there from here.  Rachael Alice from the Traveling hair salon at your service 0527500608

A view from the Holyland area in Jerusalem Rachael Alice Musician and Music Teacher roams the city of Jerusalem. 0527500608

This is one of the walk ways inside the Old City of Jerusalem.  It is a pleasure to go there nowadays because of the train, you don't have to park, and you can walk in the beautiful spring weather. Enjoy! Rachael Alice The Traveling Hair Salon is on the Move again! http://travelinghairsalon.weebly.com/

If you look carefully, you can see the Har Habayit! 

Not every one realizes that as Jerusalem grows, we are protecting more and more the land of Israel.  Each new building, each new resident helps and contributes to the economy and well being of the Land of Israel. These buildings do create facts on the ground.  We are the vanguard! Rachael Alice

I took this picture during my early morning walk in the neighborhood.  The sun is trying to come out and melt all the rest of the snow!  Yes, there are still places where you can see the dirty snow on the sidewalk, that has not yet melted.  I am still wearing boots because sometimes you step into a puddle that you didn't know was there. There is a rumor that there will be another snow storm on the way, but I don't believe it! Today is the Jewish Rosh Hodesh, of the month of Shvat, so in two weeks we will have Tu Bshvat, the New Year of the Trees, which is the beginning of the beginning of spring. Rachael Alice Check out my other blog for ideas to use in English Class! http://rachaelenglishclasses.blogspot.co.il