The Knesset is just footsteps away from the Jerusalem Bird Observatory. Hey, let’s drop in.

The Knesset is just footsteps away from the Jerusalem Bird Observatory. Hey, let’s drop in.

Solar panels cover much of the roof of the Knesset as part of its "green building" initiative.

Mosaic floor in the spirit of Marc Chagall at the Knesset. — ‎at ‎The Knesset - הכנסת‎.‎

Leon with Mohamad Shmaia

, senior official of the Knesset Director General’s office.

The chamber of the Knesset. — ‎at ‎The Knesset - הכנסת‎.‎

The chamber of the Knesset. — ‎at ‎The Knesset - הכנסת‎.‎

With Leon Sokol at the Knesset.

As part of the Knesset’s green initiative, the roof of the Knesset is lined with solar panels. This building, familiar to so many people from television and the news, serves thousands of people every day. The green initiative has been able to shave off 1/3 of the energy usage. — ‎at ‎The Knesset - הכנסת‎.‎

Russell Rothman looks at original prints by "Psalmist with a Camera" author and photographer Gail Rubin. This gallery at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory is named for the late photographer. Read about Gail Rubin's murder by terrorists and her funeral here. 

At the Jerusalem Bird Observatory: Banding and releasing a few of the millions of birds who fly over Israel

At the Jerusalem Bird Observatory: Banding and releasing a few of the millions of birds who fly through Israel as they migrate to destinations from Saudi Arabia to South Africa.

Volunteer bird bander at work. These identification bands will enable tracking of the birds in years to come as they migrate.

Arriving at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory - right next door to the Knesset! Who knew? What a gem!

Getting an overview on the volunteers, how the Observatory is run, and on the species that can be found here.

Lisa and Michelle enjoying the sun and a spot of tea at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory.

The flight path and where the birds stop along the way.

Michelle gets ready to release a banded bird.

Getting a briefing from Amir Balaban, co-director of the Jerusalem bird observatory and wildlife artist at SPNI.

500 million (yes, you heard that right) fly though Israel on their way to other destinations along the bird flight path.

Amir Balaban with one of the volunteer bird banders at work. Bird whisperers!

A private screening of Who Will Write Our History

A private screening of Who Will Write Our History - a riveting documentary based on the book by Samuel Kassow about Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabbes Archive. Hosted by Katahdin Productions, Match&Spark, and the World Jewish Congress.
http://whowillwriteourhistory.com/filmmakers.html

Renowned Polish actor Piotr Glowacki, center, played the role of Emanuel Ringelblum. He is flanked by Dr. Katja Wildermuth (left) and Ulrike Dotzer, both of NDR Fernsehen (Germany and EU). They flew in from Hamburg for the screening. — at Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich POLIN.

Waiting for the screening to begin.

Add captionTeam POLIN! — with Bartek Dymarek.

POLIN Museum director Dariusz Stola, POLIN superstar and one of its founding fathers Marian Tursky and Development Director Marta Wrobel have a chat before the screening.

After the gut-wrenching, powerful screening it took a few minutes for the audience to get up the composure to ask questions. Post-screening panel discussion included producer Roberta Grossman, Jowita Budnik (role of Rachela Auerbach), author Samuel Kassow, Karolina Gruszka (as Judiita Ringelblum), and executive producer Nancy Spielberg. — at Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich POLIN.

PTV time with Jolanta Gumula, Deputy Director of Programs. — at Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich POLIN.

From the 75th Commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Piotr Wislicki with Shana Penn and Sigmund Rolat.

One of the many reporters covering the event. Perfect weather brought out a huge crowd who came to remember and honor the victims and heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto.

With Fay Rosenfeld, Rita Meed,Samuel Norich and Steven Meed.

Hon. Ronald Lauder greeted the crowd on behalf of World Jewish Congress.http://www.news1130.com/2018/04/19/poland-marks-75th-anniversary-of-uprising-in-warsaw-ghetto/ — at Monument To The Heroes Of The Warsaw Ghetto.

Irene Pletka telling a compelling story in her Marek Edelman tee shirt and Ringelblum Archive milk can necklace.

People came by Jan Karski's monument to pay respect with daffodils.

With Rabbi Symcha Keller, a formidable collector of prewar Polish cantorial melodies. He ran the Lodz Gemina until his move to Lublin. I plan to check out his new CD. — at Monument To The Heroes Of The Warsaw Ghetto.

With Irene Pletka and Shana Penn. — atMonument To The Heroes Of The Warsaw Ghetto.

With Marek Kobiec of Wroclaw.

Having a stroll in POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

POLIN distinguished benefactor, visionary, and founding father Sigmund Rolat speaks with Piotr Gliński, Poland’s deputy PM.

With Jonathan Ornstein. Thanks to Kasia Leonardi for taking the photo! Looking forward to doing Ride for the Living with the Ornstein Leonardis and friends this June!