I'm so happy to be working and studying (all independently) today at the beloved campus of the Hebrew U. I have warm feelings about this campus, it feels like home to me, even though it's been many years since I studied here. Of all the places in Jerusalem where I can work and study, this is my favorite by far. It is such a beautiful, special place. The air is filled with something so special, and I'm longing to be here when I'm not here. Part of the reason why I am happy that I moved from my previous neighborhood is that now this campus is a walking distance from where I live and I can come here often. I don't do it often, but when I do, it is always like coming home. I like the library a lot. I try not to sit when I work, because it is not healthy to sit all day, so I find myself a quiet corner between the shelves, a shelf with no books on, I place my books and PC there, and I work standing up. I feel much better doing it this way than sitting all day. When you sit all day you feel sluggish and tired, and your body becomes weak. I'm glad I found this corner with no books. It's perfect for my needs. It's on the fifth floor.
The place that I like most about this campus, except for the library, is the synagogue, with the stunning views of the old city, with the special, relaxing, spiritual atmosphere. Oh, I sometimes want to sit there for hours, just breathe, just be, pray, meditate. Today I was there - I was all alone there, which was surprising, but perhaps it is because this is the summer vacation and most students and professors are not even here. So I took advantage of the situation and went to pray in front of the big window overlooking the Old City. It was great, really. Then, when I wanted to leave, I found out that the door is locked. Someone locked me in... I didn't panic. I found an open window, and walked out through it. I walked a bit on the roof and then found another open window. I walked in through it and found myself inside the building, but out of the synagogue - which means I managed to go out without any problem.
When I was there, I also climbed up to the women's section and found some reading materials. I read them randomly, and there were precise messages for me. Exactly the things I needed to hear. Baruch Hashem.
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ReplyDeleteHi Revital! So nice to read about this. I remember as a great experiment then we visited the Hebrew University, and you showed us around in the building, in the synagogue and on the roof while the sunset over Jerusalem. And you have’nt stopped climbing? ;o) I remember we climbed over the fence down to the amphi. Einar and I remember this very well.
By the way. Today it will be up to + 30C here, and I will take my bike to a long ride in the nature, small roads there are no cars. Hope it goes well. Thank you for your always interesting blog.
Hi Knut,
ReplyDeleteYes, thank you for reminding me of this, it was a nice day. I really like this place, I think there is something so special and stately about it. I'm glad we had the chance to explore it together. Whenever I go there, I feel this is home, and I want to stay there long hours.
I like the synagogue, I think it's the most beautiful house of prayer ever - so simple, yet so powerful, so calm and spiritual. And the amphi with the views of the desert, and the quiet all around. Yes, this campus is truly a magical place. We didn't see the botanical gardens there and the grave of Nikanor (the man who bought golden doors for the Holy Temple). Next time you come here, we can go there again. I hope you enjoyed your ride today! I haven't mounted a bicycle in too many years. By the way, perhaps you would like to check out the Wheels of Love bicycle race of the ALYN children hospital. They do a ride in Israel, and people come from all over the world to participate and support the hospital. Try to google it and see if it's anything you would be interested in doing now or in the future.