One of the things I knew I would miss when we made aliyah was the incomparable fall foliage in New England. Israel in the spring is stunning, but it’s nothing like the sensory blast one gets from the yellow birches, red maples, and green and brown oaks of the northeastern US.
But today, I was heartened to see this gorgeous photo in my email inbox. It was taken by Yehoshua Halevi and is on his photo blog, “Israel the Beautiful” (to which I subscribe and receive weekly photos of Israel). He took the photo here in Gush Etzion (of which Efrat is a part). Check out his other photos of Israel in all her seasons at his blog.
I heard someone once say that Israel is supposed to contain a little of everything that is in the rest of the world, but in miniature. Mini-Sahara (the Negev), mini-Mt. Everest (the Harmon), mini-Lake Superior (the Kinneret). And now mini-New England, here in Gush Etzion. Who knew?
Shimshonit 
Israel is supposed to contain a little of everything that is in the rest of the world, but in miniature
But, wait…why do the JEWS get stuck with the teeny tiny stuff? B.A.S., I tell ya!
That’s a really great shot!
Wow! I really miss the fall leaves also – I grew up in Upstate New York so September/October was wonderful. Thanks for posting this picture.