Today is YOM YERUSHALAYIM (Jerusalem Day)

B”H Exactly 50 years ago, the Israeli army liberated Jerusalem’s Old City from the Jordanian occupation. However, YOM YERUSHALAYIM (Jerusalem Day) is an annual holdiday in Jerusalem. The most famous event is the flag parade where thousands of Jews wave Israeli flags and march from Sacher Park down to the Kotel (Western Wall). Today after … Continue reading →

Donald Trump met with Holocaust denier Abu Mazen

B”H At 10.00 am this morning, Derech Hebron Road as well as my neighbourhood were closed off again. For about 1,5 hours. From my balcony I saw a long line of government vehicles passing. Apparently the American President was on his way to Abu Mazen in Bethlehem. Bethlehem (in Hebrew BEIT LECHEM – House of Bread) … Continue reading →

Donald Trump landing in Jerusalem this early afternoon

B”H President Donald Trump was landing in Jerusalem this early afternoon. After Air Force 1 landed at Ben Gurion Airport and the US President was welcomed by the Netanyahus, cabinet members and the opposition, a helicopter took him to Jerusalem. I left the house and went down to Derech Hebron Street. Only three minutes from … Continue reading →

The Abu Tur / Jerusalem neighbourhood preparing for Trump visit

B”H The Jerusalem Municipality and the Bibi Netanyahu’s office chose my neighbourhood to be the place where Donald Trump’s helicopter is going to land and take off. Who would have ever thought so and I had to change my plans with going to work tomorrow and on Tuesday.  It will be extremely hard to leave … Continue reading →

Jerusalem celebrating 50th anniversary of Old City liberation

B”H Exactly 50 years ago, the Israeli army liberated Jerusalem’s Old City and various other parts in town from the Jordanian occupation. From 1948 until June 1967, the Arabs reigned over the entire Old City and Jerusalem was divided. Only sometimes, a limited amount of Jews was allowed to enter the Old City and pray … Continue reading →

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on G – d’s Creation

B”H In order to get a few great insights into the world of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, I recommend the book about the Rav written by Reuven Ziegler: https://www.amazon.com/Majesty-Humility-Thought-Soloveitchik-Library/dp/9655240762/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495309564&sr=8-1&keywords=reuven+ziegler Rabbi Ziegler who studied under Rabbi Soloveitchik explains the teachings of the famous Rabbi in an easy and accessible way. Once Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik raised … Continue reading →

Many Jerusalem Streets closed due to “Jerusalem Day” celebrations and Donald Trump

B”H Starting tomorrow afternoon, various streets in Jerusalem will be closed to traffic. Jerusalem is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Six – Day – War and the liberation of the Old City from the Jordanian occupation. After the Israeli army liberated the Old City in June 1967, Jews gained free access to the Western … Continue reading →