City street in Jerusalem

Afternoon city street in Jerusalem

Just after sunset

Jerusalem street peaceful May it stay this way

The sun has set in Jerusalem

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JERUSALEM SUNSET JUST NOW

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Comparison of Greece economy and Israel's economy.

Greece's voters have resoundly rejected the bailout progam that was proposed by the EU.  What are the implications of this?

Both Greece and Israel have about the same amount of average salary for its workers.  But Greece's retirement age is set at 57, and in Israel it is set at a higher age, 62 for women and 67 for men.  For more information go here: Retirement Age in Israel

Israel has a history of "Austerity,"  where people have the culture to make do with what you have and not to buy more than the money you have.  Remember the 1950's?  The collaspe of the Shekel, and the introduction of the NIS?  Each time Israel bounced back and although the NIS is not the most stable, it is holding its own against the Euro and the Dollar.  The Euro was 4.7 back in May and today I checked it at 4.18. NIS to the Euro.

Israel has a highly educated workforce, both from local universities and from the large influx of immigrants from Russia, France and the USA.  Local wages are lower, which attracts foreign investors,  Yes, jobs can be hard to come by, especially if you live in the outlying areas, and in Jerusalem.  But with the new bullet train due to operate between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the prospect of living in Jerusalem and working in Tel Aviv will get much better.

Netanyahu's long time policy of deregulation has benefited Israel's economy, which opens up competition for the benefit of the consumer.

Greece has had a problem with investor flight, as it's economy has remained stagnent.

Maybe Greece can take a page out of Israel's book to see how to recover in the long term from economic problems.

Rachael Alice Orbach

For more information go to: http://www.pmo.gov.il/English/MediaCenter/Spokesman/Pages/spokeKendel050715.aspx

Givat Shaul Beit Roos Library is open for the summer! Come and check out books!

I know that many people have made the switch to e-books, but there still is nothing like holding a read novel in your hands, especially on Shabbat. The Beit Roos Library has one column of English books, and well, I've just about read them all.  Most of them are new and very good.  The opening hours are mostly in the afternoons, with two days for you early risers.  Sunday and Wednesdays.  Be aware that if you come near to closing time, the librarian won't let you take books, but you can return what you took out last week.  Be sure to come a half hour before closing so you will have time to browse.

This summer . . .see you at the Library!

Rachael Orbach.

P.S. I was thinking of doing a story hour in English once a week at the Library.  What do you think?  

Perfect Falafel Place in Jerusalem ! Fafafel Review!

I was on the way to an appointment last week, and I had about a half an hour to spare. I had the sudden craving for a falafel.  I was near Pierre Koing street, and then I wandered around up to Beit Lechem street.  I was on my e-bike with a new full up battery, when I turned around I saw this sign.  

  Doesn't look like much does it?  What do you expect from a Falafel stand?  Well, I got exactly what I was looking for!  The perfect falafel!  Crispy not overcooked, soft inside with a perfect taste.  There was a steady stream of people coming here at 3:30pm in the afternoon on a Monday afternoon.

There is even a place to sit down and enjoy the food.  If you are in the mood for a perfect Falafel, then go to Beit Lechem Street opposite the newspaper stand, near the corner of Yehuda and Beit Lechem.  (They don't even know the street number!)  Tell them that Rachael send you, the Jerusalem Business Blogger!




If you want to have your restaurant reviewed, (after the 9 days if it is a meat restaurant) write me.  at rachaelalice@gmail.com.


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Somebody loves you Jerusalem tree.

Walking in Jerusalem I found this tree.  Remember the song "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree?" Well this USA white one.

Rachael Alice Orbach cellphone photographer