Persian fallow deer at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Every time we visit the zoo in Jerusalem, we walk along a trail overlooking the large flat…
Jerusalem
Jerusalem Morning
Early morning customers at the makollet across the street When I wake up, I hear the chirping of birds through the open windows. I’m…
The Blind Swimming Pool
The National Sports Center for the Blind is the site of an indoor swimming pool in Jerusalem When we first moved to the Kiryat Moshe…
Castel: Key to the Siege of Jerusalem
From Castel, looking down on Road 1 to Jerusalem From the Castel fortress, you look down on Road 1, the main route from the…
Yom Yerushalayim at the Kotel
The Kotel, Western retaining wall of the Temple Mount, the holiest site that Jews are permitted to pray at Around 4 AM Sunday, I…
The Kishle: A Look at Jerusalem’s Past
Excavation of Herod’s Palace under the Kishle. photo (c) Oded Antman One of the fascinating things about living in Jerusalem is watching history unfold…
Awesome Bus Drivers
Egged bus in Jerusalem I am in awe of the Egged bus drivers, in part because of their ability to multi-task on a superhuman…
The Ups and Downs of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, as seen from Har Herzl The ups and downs of Jerusalem do not refer to the advantages and disadvantages of living in the…