Jerusalem Scenes

I couldn't resist to take this picture, This is from a high-rise in Central Jerusalem I liked the view and the "mirror" effect!   It is still cold at night, not quite spring in Jerusalem yet. Rachael Alice Orbach - roving cellphone photographer! 

This is the dream of many people, To be able to look out on Jerusalem from their window! If the City Planners have their way, however, this view will disappear and become high rise office buildings. . . What do you prefer? Rachael Alice Orbach - Roving Photographer 

Snow on a Jerusalem Street Olav - from the Movie Frozen says hello to you. Friday was the best snow of the week, and we even were able to make a small snowman.  Here he is guarding the porch!  A week to remember.  We were waiting for the Mother of all Storms to hit, and all we got was a dribble of snow.  It took all Friday afternoon to stick, so we enjoyed the best we could.  At least it made up for the lack of vacation that didn't happen on Chanukah! Keep Warm and Dry! Rachael Alice Orbach - roving cellphone photographer!

If you have been following the news, then you know that Jerusalem might be blessed with snow this coming weekend.  Last year we were woefully unprepared, both personally and the city as well. How to get yourself ready?   These are my personal recommendations that I am starting to do to get ready.  If they help you, then I will be very happy. Well, first, make sure that your roof and outside porches don't have any blockages with leaves and dirt blocking up the drains. Secondly, check that the places that leaked before, have been fixed, but if you haven't been able to do that, like me, then do a cleaning  session under the leak and put a bucket under where you think the water will come in. Thirdly, Make sure that you have enough food in the house.  If there will be a big snowstorm, you know that the local stores will not be able to open.  I will stock up on bread, buying three this week, and put the other two in the fridge.  Look at your pantry...

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!