So, today Yerushalayim received a major snow storm. It is not "major" in terms of inches/centimeters, but it IS major in terms of "storm." The wind gusts to over 50 miles an hour, the snow is going sideways, visibility is near zero at times and the cold is pretty bone-chilling like yesterday. The busses are not running, school is not in session and there are some very HAPPY children and frustrated tourists. Looking at the long faces of those sitting in the lobby of the hotel just looking outside, that itself speaks volumes.
I decided that no matter the weather, I needed to go to the Kotel (to say good-bye) and to take pictures of the Old City in the snow. In the interim until I got there, the snow turned to strong/heavy rain and I was soaked to the bone! I got SOME pictures, see above, but paid the price in physical "discomfort" (did you ever notice there is no more "pain"...just discomfort!).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIELLA!!
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And now it is time to say L'Hitaraot to Israel and to all of you who have been reading this blog. It seems like it has been weeks since I left Chicago for Belarus. It seems like a long time ago since I landed here at Ben Gurion. And it seems like a long time since I saw any decent weather!!
As always, it is an emotional time for me as I pack up and prepare to return to the USA. While I, of course, am excited to be back at home with my family and Shul, at the same time it is a sad moment when I step onto the jetway and leave this country...the one that is home to ALL Jews.
I hope you have enjoyed reading this travel log and have gained a little insight into both Belarus and Israel. It has been a terrific journey.
Finally, I want to express my Hakarat HaTov to Congregation KJBS. My ability to travel to such places as Belarus and Israel would not be possible without them! Thank you ever so much...
L'Hitraot from the City of Jerusalem
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