So our last events in Jerusalem included a trip to Yad V’shem- the Israeli Holocaust Museum. This museum is among the largest depicting the actions the Germans, the Poles, the Romanians, and the French, among others, effected to eradicate some 6 million Jews- a majority of the population of Jews residing in Europe prior to World War II. In addition to the depictions of life before and during the Holocaust, there is an extensive research system where folks can learn about families who perished in the war.
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More Jerusalem
So, we had high hopes today to tour the walk under the Kotel, the Western Wall.
And, now I should explain (once again) about the term “balagan”. The true definition is complex, but the best analogy is either “Fubar” or “Snafu”. (Those are two words I learned from the New York Post more than 60 years ago- when they were used as the the 6 inch headlines. My parents were most reluctant to explain the terms- which could not be found in dictionaries back then.)
Jerusalem- the real reason for my trip
After the one day excursions to Tel Aviv and the Negev, the rest of my trip to Israel was devoted to Jerusalem. Which was the real reason for my trip.
Yesterday took my heart away
So, you probably celebrated yesterday as Mother’s Day. I know that the Phillies managed to give away ladies pullovers to those women over the age of 15 who went to the game- despite the rain, and a lengthy delay. (Yes, the Phils won!)