Photo of the Week – Cooling Off

As a heat wave passed through Israel in July, some children in Jerusalem find a way of cooling off.

Photo of the Week – Yitzhak Shamir z”l

The public was allowed into the Knesset Building where the casket of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir lay in state in the main hall.

Photo of the Week – Shavuah ha’Sefer

The annual Hebrew Book Week was held in Jerusalem from June 6-16. Thousands of people of all ages came to see and buy books, they crowded into The Liberty Bell Park every evening.

Photo of the Week – Light in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Festival of Light in the Old City runs June 6-14, outside Jaffa Gate “Cupola” towers above the walls. More photos of these light masterpieces at The Real Jerusalem Streets.

Photo of the Week – Machane Yehuda

Mountains of fresh cherries at the Machane Yehuda Market Cherries sweeten every event, but the season is short, so you must grab them when you can!

Photo of the Week: Yom Yerushalayim

Yom Yerushalyim celebrating 45 years of the reunification of Jerusalem is May 20, 2012. Flags of Israel and Jerusalem are flying above the streets.

Photo of the Week – Race for the Cure

The second Komen Israel Race for the Cure was held on May 03, 2012, thousands of people participated, including hundreds of Arab women. The route began in Gan Sacher with the finish line by the Walls of the City.

For more photos of the event see  The Real Jerusalem Streets

Photo of the Week – Yom Hazikaron

Honor guard and flame near the Kotel,  the Western Wall lit to remember those killed in war and by terror attacks.

Photo of the Week – Blue and White

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel flags fly at half-mast above while long blue and white flags are ready for Independence Day.

Photo of the Week – Happy Passover

The holiday of matzah and more matzah!