For Zion's Sake...

Signs going up across Jerusalem ahead of Obama’s arrival in Israel urging for the pardon of Jonathan Pollard.

The snow in Jerusalem due to the recent winter storm. At first glance, it looks like a town in a fairy tale! This Israel.

Jaffa Road, Jerusalem.

(Photo courtesy of Miriam Alster.)

Preparing for Elections in Israel

Sheets of newly printed ballots in preparation for Israel’s upcoming January 22 national elections, at a warehouse in Jerusalem, Jan. 2, 2013.

Photo By Yoav Dudkevitch / flash90 (Courtesy of AIPAC)

The Israeli and American Dream: Elie Tahari - From J'lem orphanage to couture fashion designer

“With a name like Tahari you would expect nothing less than luxury. However you’ll find Elie Tahari’s luxury line in common department stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s…

“Elie Tahari was born in Jerusalem and came from humble beginnings. Being raised in an orphanage, he was motivated to turn his life around and make a name for himself…

“When he got the opportunity, Tahari took the first flight he could find to New York; he was only 19 years old. Once in New York, Tahari had no home so he resorted to sleeping in the YMCA hotel or on benches in Central park. Tahari began working as an electrician but he knew that he had a passion for fashion and was determined to join the ranks of the fashion stylists of Manhattan. He started selling clothes in a small boutique in Greenwich Village where he expanded his knowledge of women’s fashion. He even went so far as to suggest clothing pieces to his store owner, picking out the ever so popular tube top. Tahari knew he had a gift.”

Irony at its finest.

eretzyisrael:

Pro-Hamas leftist Israelis and Arab students demonstrate at HU…

…and then run to a bomb shelter when the siren goes off alerting them a Hamas rocket is on its way.

The Black Eyed Peas visited the Kotel before their upcoming concert in Israel.

Talk Straight: Romney Says Israel’s Capital Is Jerusalem, Vows To Move U.S. Embassy There…

talkstraight:

Another point for Mitt.

From The Hill:

Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of Israel and said he would seek to move the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv as president if the Israeli government ascents.

“A nation has the capacity to choose its own capital city, and…

The walls of the Old City in Jerusalem lit pink for breast cancer awareness.

The Old City walls of Jerusalem go pink in support of breast cancer awareness.

A ride on the Jerusalem light rail highlights the diversity of Israel. In this photo alone, you can see a young Haredi boy, an Arab woman, a Mizrahi Jew, and some young IDF soldiers in the background.

Google produces a street view tour of Israel including sights in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

thekotel:

The Israeli flag at the Kotel Plaza, at half mast for Yom HaShoah

Christians gathering in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Good Friday services in preparation for Easter.

Christians gathering in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Good Friday services in preparation for Easter.