Shulem Sings Rise Up~An Anthem of Loyalty

Music Calms the Soul~Relax and Enjoy

I See The Light~Shulem ft. The Maccabeats

 Somehow I Missed This~What An Amazing Voice!

As We Light the First Chanukah Candle...

 Let Us Remember The Modern-Day Miracle of  Chanukah

Side Street Next to Shuk

 

Walking from Jaffa Road to Agrippas on the street next to the Mahane Yehuda open lane. There are many original shops but most are closing or being sold to be torn down. It is a pity as the character of the shuk is in the original shops.

Mahane Yehuda Market Jerusalem Israel

There are not many stores open in the market on Sundays. The vendors are mostly trying to sell the produce left over from Friday. New stock comes in Monday and Tuesday. People still shop but it is not as crowded. I like to walk the small side lanes as the tiny shops have many interesting things. Many of the vendors have had caricatures done by local artists. My camera was not in focus~sorry about that! I need more practice!

A Rainy Day In Jerusalem, Israel...

Note~Blogger Would Not Allow Jerusalem, Israel in Location...Why?

Even in the rain I enjoy the view from my balcony. From the left is Jabel Mukaber, then Har Habayit, Har Zeiteim, and moving along to the security wall. Around 1:25 I zoomed in to enable a better view of Har Habayit. The houses below are more of the village. The land scraped bare at the bottom of the video is the beginning of the new apartment complex being added to my community. It stretches all the way to the right which is blocked by the buildings below me on the next street.

Do People Make Aliyah With Unreasonable Expectations?

Aliyah is the greatest thing a Jew can do~But if they want to be successful they need to be prepared for a totally different lifestyle than in their originating country. Here is a short discussion and some observations as to why (many) new olim are unable to make it and end up going back to where they came from.

HaDror Street~Mevasseret Tsyion, Israel

A short walk along HaDror street in Mevasseret Tsyion, Israel. The new medical facility has been operating for some time and is in a very convenient place. The traffic circle with the olive tree in the center was put in before the medical building was complete. An interesting fact~in Israel when they have to take down an olive tree they carefully dig it out and re-plant it as in this case. 

What Will A Biden Presidency Mean for the Middle East?

My friend is mostly housebound due to ongoing chemotherapy and the Covid risk. One thing she does do a lot of is podcasts in both German and English. Here is one we did the other day. You can go to her YouTube site to see more of her posts or to her blogs Shearim in English  and Hamantaschen in German.

Join the conversation via comments, or watch for future podcasts and follow along...Enjoy!

Joe Biden, Israel and the Middle East

BBC Supports Proud Terrorist Who Murdered 15 People!

On 09 August 2001, the Sbarro Pizza Restaurant was packed with happy people~families, singles, fathers, mothers and children of all ages enjoying a lovely afternoon. 

 

Located on the corner of King George and Jaffa Road, one of the busiest intersections in Jerusalem, the popular eatery was packed. It was a Thursday, and people were gearing up for the beginning of Shabbat the next evening.

The day turned black when two terrorists decided it would be a good idea to set off a dirty bomb. The details are available on Wikipedia. 

In Jerusalem one often knows the victims, or, the families and friends. Two of the tragic cases I have some knowledge of.

Almost all of one family, the Schijveschuurders, were murdered. In the blink of an eye, a father, mother and three children aged 14, 4, and 2 were taken from this world.

Two other children survived with lifelong crippling injuries, They, and the remaining siblings who were not at the restaurant, suffer lives of ongoing pain and trauma.

In addition to the fifteen murdered, 130 people suffered disabling injuries. One of them, Chana Nachenberg, 31 at the time, remains in hospital on a respirator 24/7, connected to a multitude of machinery, in a vegetative state until this day. Her two year old daughter, somehow survived without a scratch. She does, however, suffer an invisible injury~living with the horror of that day, knowing her mother did not die, but in reality is gone forever, and seeing the daily strain on her father.

The vile female who scoped out the site, and delivered the terrorist with his bomb, promptly left before detonation. She was of course tracked down and jailed~where she collected her monthly "payments" for the killing Jews. When interviewed, she showed no remorse, rather, she was thrilled to learn that eight of the murdered were Jewish children.

Sadly, our government decided to free her among the thousand plus exchanged for Gilad Shalit who was held by Hamas. Many Israelis are still angered by the submission of our officials. Terrorists freed to kill again~and they have. 

This vile female (may her name be erased) relocated to Jordan where she is able to spread her venom and bask in the adulation given a hero, for her participation in the attack and murder of Jews. The more dead Jews, the higher the payment...

Now, this murderer has been pleading, via a Jordanian radio station to be reunited with her "convicted terrorist" husband. Apparently Jordanian radio pulled her broadcast, but no matter! The BBC, on a program called "Trending" broadcast her situation around the world as part of their "World Service". They have given her a platform in an effort to create sympathy for her vile cause. It seems that murdering children is OK~as long as it is the "right kind of children~ie; Jews" (wink, wink).  

Sometimes in life there are just no words and I have none that can be written down here. So I ask you to watch the below video and listen to the father who lost his beloved daughter. See what the BBC, who I thought to be a public funded broadcaster, thinks is appropriate to support. This is not what I consider to be "unbiased" broadcasting!

The Fifteen Innocent Murder Victims~May Their Memory Be for a Blessing

• Malka Chana (Malki) Roth, 15~Jerusalem (מלכה חנה רוט)
• Mordechai Schijveschuurder, 43~Neria (מרדכי רפאל סחיווסחורדר)
• Tzira Schijveschuurder, 41~Neria
• Ra'aya Schijveschuurder, 14~Neria (רעיה שולמית סחיווסחורדר)
• Avraham Yitzhak Schijveschuurder, 4~Neria (אברהם יצחק ידידיה סחיווסחורדר)
• Hemda Schijveschuurder, 2~ Neria (חמדה ברכה סחיווסחורדר)
• Lily Shimashvili, 33~Jerusalem (לאלי שימשאשווילי)
• Tamara Shimashvili, 8~Jerusalem
• Yocheved Shoshan, 10~Jerusalem
• Giora Balash, 60~Brazil (גיורא בלש)
• Zvika Golombek, 26~Karmiel
• Shoshana Yehudit (Judy) Greenbaum, 31 (5 months pregnant)~Passaic, NJ (שושנה ג'ודית גרינבוים)
• Tehila Maoz, 18~Jerusalem (תהילה מעוז)
• Frieda Mendelsohn, 62~Jerusalem
• Michal Raziel, 16~Jerusalem (מיכל רזיאל)     
  

Father of Murdered Child ‘Nauseated’ BBC Gave Terrorist Killer a Platform

Havdalah~With the Beautful Voice of Shulem Lemmer

Each Shabbos Ends with Havdalah~Sometimes At Home And Sometimes in a Group

Kotel Broadcast of Birkat Kohanim on Sukkot 2020

The First Time Since 1967 That Jews Are Unable to Attend the Kotel Services

Selichot Prayers Live From the Kotel~26 September 2020

How Sad to See the Kotel Almost Empty~I Pray We Are Back to Normal Next Year

Yom Kippur Song w Lyrics~Avinu Malkeinu by Shulem

As We Prepare for Our Holiest Day of The Year~May Your Fast Be Meaningful!

PM Benjamin Netanyahu Sends Rosh Hashana Greetings

A Shana Tova to All the Jewish Communities Worldwide

Selichos With Shulem Lemmer~

I Absolutely Love to Listen to Shulem Sing~He Truly Sings From His Heart!

This is What Happened on 9/11~Please Listen!

As Always Prager U Gives the Clear Facts~We Must Never Forget!

Uvyom HaShabbos~Shulem~Sababa~The Shira Choir...

The Music of the Sabbath for All~I Can't Get Enough of His Wonderful Voice!

Lyrics: 

The lyrics are found in the Mussaf section of the Shabbos prayer and detail the offerings designated to the Holy Day of Shabbos.

L'Duvid Mizmor~Shulem Lemmer and the Shira Choir

As Shabbat Approaches Enjoy the Amazing Voice of Shulem Lemmer and Shira Choir

Tniyeleh by Shulem Lemmer~Close Your Eyes and Enjoy!

This Young Man's Soulful Voice Comes Directly From Hashem~Amazing!

*A Tniyeleh is a short soulful tune sung without words.

Lyrics Translation: 

On the way home from the Rebbe together 

On the way home, we got so many positive influences 

Now I am alone and my heart pines 

Now I am alone but I remember the tniyeleh* 

 Ah, ah... 

When a hard time comes, from the Creator Who seems so far 

When a hard time comes, tests from every side 

I see the Rebbe standing himself by the lectern 

I see the Rebbe alone, singing the tniyeh, so beautifully 

Ah, ah... Ay, ay, ay, the tniyeleh, even when I’m far away

Ay, ay, ay, the tniyeleh warms my heart 

Ah, ah…

Independence Day in My Neighbourhood~Nof Zion

Looking Down From the Balcony

Since the lock down from the corona virus my community has striven to maintain a quality of life that includes neighbours checking on each other and offering aid when needed.

The families on the lower floors often play instruments and sing songs, and every day the men have their minyan for daily prayers while "distancing" themselves. 

They stand in their yards and on their balconies, and even without microphones we can follow along. I must say I do enjoy being able to sit in my front room or on the balcony and follow the prayers.

Har Habayit

I have lived here for several years now. The community is made up of  a mixture of young and old families, senior citizens, religious and not so religious. The people are warm but do not "get in your face" as sometimes happens when you live in close circumstances. I love my apartment and am very happy to be able to live in Jerusalem so close to the Old City.

One of my favourite things is the view! From every balcony we see Har Habayit, Har Zayteem  and over to the far right the security wall and in the far distance the lights of Jordan on a clear night. We are also overlooking Jabel Mukaber. The plus side of that is the regular fireworks displays. Particularly during the summer months we see very impressive displays most nights.

For Independence day the community set up speakers and flags and gave us all a public celebration while maintaining distancing.  While I am sure that everyone misses "personal contact" it is a wonderful thing to be able to feel connected as a community. While standing on our balconies we could hear and look around and see our neighbours taking part in this most important day for Israel~it was exhilarating! Am Israel Chai!!

Here is the video of Nof Zions Yom Ha'tzmaut Celebrations. Enjoy!

A Bit Late For Pesach, But Always Great to Listen To!

Belzer Shulem Lemmer and Shira Choir Sing Chad Gadyu~Now This is Singing!!

Yom Ha'atzmaut from Matisyahu and The Jewish Agency

From Peyot to Pigtails I Have Always Been a Fan of Matisyahu! Enjoy!!

A Prayer For the State of Israel on Yom Ha'atzmaut

I first posted this in 2012, but it is always relevant. Before the founding of the state of Israel, Jews said a prayer for the nation in which they lived (usually after the haftorah reading~this varies). In 1948 the Chief Rabbinate of Israel published the Prayer for the State of Israel, which has since been used by most (but not all) communities.

The video (see below) of this beautiful prayer was made (in June 2011), by a member of the Israel Defense Forces. Accompanied by child soloist Micha Schachat, the S.F.Y. Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir conducted by Dr. Mordechai Sobol, IDF Chief Cantor, Lt. Col. Shai Abramson recorded  The Prayer for the State of Israel at Eshel Studios in Tel Aviv.

Watching this video still brings tears to my eyes. I love my country Israel, and the members of the Israel Defense Forces who face daily danger, even as they are consistently vilified in the world press. Our IDF is so much more than tough, brave fighters, ready to defend us with their lives. They are vibrant, talented people with a love for Eretz Yisroel, and a soul from Hashem. I pray daily for the safety of the IDF and for peace on Israel.

Here is an English translation of the Chief Rabbinate's traditional (1948) version:

Our Father in heaven, Protector and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the dawn of our deliverance. Shield it beneath the wings of Your love; spread over it Your canopy of peace; send Your light and Your truth to its leaders, officers, and counselors, and direct them with Your good counsel.

Strengthen the defenders of our Holy Land; grant them, our God, salvation and crown them with victory. Establish peace in the land, and everlasting joy for its inhabitants. Remember our brethren, the whole house of Israel, in all the lands of their dispersion. Speedily bring them to Zion, Your city, to Jerusalem Your dwelling-place, as it is written in the Torah of Your servant Moses:

“Even if you are dispersed in the uttermost parts of the world, from there the Lord your God will gather and fetch you. The Lord your God will bring you into the land which your ancestors possessed, and you shall possess it; and God will make you more prosperous and more numerous than your ancestors.”

Unite our hearts to love and revere Your name, and to observe all the precepts of Your Torah. Speedily send us Your righteous Messiah of the House of David, to redeem those waiting for Your salvation. Shine forth in Your glorious majesty over all the inhabitants of Your world. Let everything that breathes proclaim: “The Lord God of Israel is King; His majesty rules over all”...Amen...Selah.

* Hat Tip for original post to Shiloh Musings Blog

Israel's Secret Revealed

The Unbreakable Spirit & Faith of the Jewish People Guarded & Protected By the IDF!

Independance Day 2020~Prayers at The Kotel in Jerusalem

Shakarit Prayer~Birkat HaKoanim Begins at 1:03

During These Stressful Times, Relax With a Song

Face The Unknown~A Beautiful Song by Hassidic Singer Shulem

Lyrics

Everyone is different

Distances between

And Fixing it is not as simple as it seems

But there is understanding

If you just believe

Together we will all join hearts in unity

Love will help you to be brave rushing in just like the waves

You don’t have to be afraid when we all believe

You and I are one

And wherever we're from

We all shine under the same sun

Love could never be wrong

And it helps us be strong as we face the unknown 

You can call me brother

Come to me in need

And I know that you’ll be there if ever it were me

Love will cross an ocean, deeper than the sea

It's possible we’ll make impossibilities 

Love will help you to be brave rushing in just like the waves

You don’t have to be afraid when we all believe 

You and I are one

And wherever we're from

We all shine under the same sun

Love could never be wrong

And it helps us be strong as we face the unknown

Like a shadow and now that the sun’s going down

Love still follows us around and I hope it always will It’s a matter of faith 

Just imagine a place

Where hate has been erased

It’s not hard if you try

You and I are one

And wherever we're from 

We all shine under the same sun

Love could never be wrong

And it helps us be strong

As we face the unknown

You and I are one

And wherever we're from

We all shine under the same sun

And it helps us be strong

As we face the unknown

PC People Can Be Bat-Shi!t Crazy!

Virus Shaming~I Don't Really Care for Bill Maher~But He is Spot On This Time!

Worldwide Prayer~Plea for The End of The Corona Virus

The Perpetual Candle is Always Lit At The Kotel for People to Come and Pray

The Virus That Shames China

Always Like to Hear What Pat Condell Thinks~He Never Disappoints

Sick Canadians Can't Return to Their Own Country~But...

Trudeau Said The Borders Are Closed~But Only to Canadians...Watch This Update

Italian Airforce Gives An Emotional Lift to The Nation

This is Just Beautiful to See and Hear~Bravo!!

Mounties STILL Letting Migrants Enter Canada Illegally

Canadians Watch to The End~Are You Getting Free Medical and Dental??

Canadians Need to Listen and Be Warned!!

It is Canada~Not Some Communist Dictatorship! Be Concerned~Be Very Concerned!

What Loon Came Up With This Million Dollar Idea?

No Joke! This Will Only Work IF the Rapists Laugh Themselves Unconscious...

Why Are so Many Young People Unhappy?

Food For Thought by Dennis Prager~Listen Closely and Think!

10 Million Dollars~Plus Police Protection? Disgraceful!

Al-Qaida Terrorist Omar Khadr Normalized by Journalists, Police, Government

Gad Elbaz Has a New Song~Yoter Chazak (Stronger)

I Have Always Enjoyed His Music~See His Online Sites For Information and Updates

Lyrics (This is a Very Rough Translation)
גד אלבז "יותר חזק" 

Let me light my soul again, because my blood is now freezing
Give me the courage to change, not be stuck between the worlds
Strengthen me in my actions so that I will not walk alone for my life
Find me the strength to love, because my body is tired
And forgive me for my sins, too, because my mind went wrong

My eyes are always married to you
And pray for the next I will read
A mental shadow of any trouble that you will never know again
From the abyss I will raise my head
I will grow stronger

Save me from my pain, the silence of the heart overcame me
Please spare my nights, because my dreams are gone
Love me even at bad times when I'm lost and no more tips
Adopt me into you, light me a little light in the dark
Take away my fears, my worries
And let me fix my ways, the Lord who is above me

All Lovers of Socialism Must Watch This!!

Those Who Are Old Enough To Remember Need To Wake Up! Socialism Never Works!!

President Trump's 2020 State of The Union Address

Childishness of Certain Democrats Brings Shame On The House of Representatives

Honoring "That Ragged Old Flag"

Anyone Who Fails To Respect the Flag Does Not Deserve To Be Shielded By It...

Is The National Anthem Racist? (Seriously??)

If You Won't Sing the National Anthem Perhaps It's Time To Move Somewhere Else??

Those who can't appreciate the opportunity they have in a free country like America need to move to a place without freedom. I am sick to death of the "Woke Rich" who have nothing better to do than to slam the very country that made them rich in the first place. Give away all your possessions and all your money to the poor and needy, then complain. Or better yet, move to a communist or dictator run country~you will soon be crying mommie!

Pedophiles Rule the World~It Is Time They Were Stopped!

Please Listen to the End~The "Privileged Elite" Must Face The Law Like All Citizens!

Bat Soup~Politically Correct??

You Have to Eat It or You Are Racist~or Something Other Crazy Crap...

One I Asked (Achat Sha'alti) New From the Razel Family

Musical Expression of the Family Spiritual Experience During the Shas Cylce of Study

 
*  Lyrics from Psalm 27