This Year in Jerusalem

By Bruce Shaffer on ‍‍May 2, 2011 - 28 Nisan 5771

Greetings, on a magnificent Friday afternoon. All are in modestly exotic bloom, Jerusalem Jasmine perfumes the day, Spring fever is high, and baruch Hashem my bride of brides flew in for the song of songs. In J’lem since January, I’m a student at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, resident photographer for Encounter, and soaking up more Israel than you can shake a sponge at. Squeeze me later.

For now, some good news: there is agreement to celebrate the miraculous gift of Spring. Its done like this in Tel Aviv. Shabbat shalom.

Posted in Travel | Tagged Israel, pictures, spring, tel aviv

Bruce Shaffer

Writer/Photographer Bruce Shaffer muses on Israel and things Jewish for Boulder Jewish News, Limmud Colorado, and various here&theres. At other times, Bruce performs with Colorado's Storahtelling cohort, co-leads Torah study at Congregation Bonai Shalom, and is editor and agent for freelance writers and presenters. During 2005-2010, he developed unique Israel trips for ByahadTREX focused on experiencing contemporary Israel on its own terms. Day job: attorney, of-counsel to a terrific law firm, Perlick Legal Counsel in Boulder Colorado.