Here’s to Snow and Pancakes!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008We woke up this morning to a Jerusalem covered in snow.
Because it is so rare, snow in Israel becomes sort of an impromptu holiday. Nothing- literally nothing is open. The country is shut down in the name of going out to play. The mayor of Jerusalem hosts a snowman building competition. I heard a lady wish her friend “Chag Hasheleg Sameach!” which means, “Happy Snow Holiday!”
In honor of the Snow Holiday, Chana and I went to our friends Udi and Shira for a pancake breakfast.
I want to put that into perspective: Jerusalem. Snow. Pancakes. Three true windows into spiritual realms, together at once. Talk about a holy trinity. (more…)
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