Hey, where's autumn??
Jerusalem is having some days of 34 degrees (low 90s F) and even at night it's in the low 20s (low 70s F).
The sky was hazy and hot today at 4:30 pm, close to sunset.Here we are looking south from Mount Scopus toward the "holy basin," which contains the Temple Mount and the Old City. Enlarge these photos; you will recognize the golden Dome of the Rock.
Over the hills on the horizon starts the desert.
Here is the same view as seen through the window of the Hebrew University's Hecht synagogue.Today was my first time inside.
What a place to pray for the peace of Jerusalem! It doesn't get much better.
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Other skies can be enjoyed today at SkyWatch Friday. Endless variety.
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the basin looks like it has some smog? could it be? lovely capture of the area.
ReplyDeletehave a good weekend dina.
Erin shalom. Jerusalem doesn't have smog, just dust from time to time.
ReplyDeleteHebrew U. Mt. Scopus really sits on top of the mountain and looks down on the desert to the east.
Excellent images as always Dina!
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Guy
Regina In Pictures
How nice to see the holy city from that position! I've not been at the University area (except from a trip by the tourist bus around the city).
ReplyDeleteIndeed you have a great view from that synagogue! It must be good to be there and pray for peace for Jerusalem! I'm with you in that prair!
I've been looking at your website for many months and I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to share your daily pictures and comments with us.
ReplyDeleteI'll probably never get to Jerusalem the way this economy is going, but at least I get to experience some of this beautiful Holy City through your eyes.
Thank you for inspiring us, via your pictures, to 'Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem' (which I do pray).
You help to give flesh to many of the places we study about in our Bible.
You're a blessing and I just wanted to let you know that.
Christy
Some day I will go back to your beautiful city! Thanks for sharing this lovely view.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Such a beautiful scene unfolding under that wide open sky.
ReplyDeleteGuy, thanks. Love your lakes. Can you spare one for Jerusalem? :)
ReplyDeleteBestemor, thank you for the prayers. We need them.
Maybe next trip you will have time for new places. On a clear day you can see a bit of the Dead Sea and the mountains of Jordan from Mt. Scopus.
Christy, gosh, thanks, I appreciate knowing that. If there is a Bible place in/around Jerusalem that you want to see pictures of, let me know.
Do you have a blog?
Shalom and thanks for your prayers.
Valkyrien, hope you can come back soon. Always something new to see in Jerusalem.
Nice. I enjoy the visits when I can get here.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic and great shots of your city. Thanks for taking me there.
ReplyDeleteShalom, Dina,
ReplyDeleteI do love the view from the window! What a lovely place! Great post! Thanks for sharing!
Sylvia
Peace for the City of Peace.
ReplyDeleteAloha Friend Dina
Comfort Spiral
It's a magnificent view of the city alright. And yes, it's the perfect place to pray for it — how can't you when it's all laid out before you like that?
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend, Dina!
You could borrow some of the chill from Chicago. Tif says they had a 2 day autumn.
ReplyDeleteWonderful skies! thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Marvelous photo, I like the pale colors of the sky, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI could use some 30 degree weather. It's cold in Berlin!!!
ReplyDeleteNice skies for the skywatch. See you next week!
What a fantastic view from the last photo!! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting,great photos!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Sky Watch, Dina! Great light in the landscape.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful shot of the city, Dina. Sorry I haven't been round here more often!
ReplyDeleteWhat a view and what a place! Lucky students!!:-)
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