Cacti

The flower/plant store in Sheikh Jarrah that I pass by several times a week finally received some business from me by way of 45 shekels in exchange for two potted cacti. They're pretty cool. And prickly.

And speaking of really great weather, a bunch of us are heading to Tel Aviv for the weekend for a relaxing Shabbat on the beach. Those of you devotedly reading this from places like Waltham and New York City: Be jealous.

Also, this morning, one of the security guards at the Kfar was putting on his tefillin while on duty; go figure. Oh, Israel.