Jerusalem Marathon 2012 is Coming

The Jerusalem Marathon is coming.

Signs announcing the March 16th event seem to be everywhere.

For months now, the grounds near Gan Sacher, Sacher Park ,

both along the marathon route around the park 

and in the park have been improved.

While around the world “Occupy” tent cities have been emptied, 

often by police on horseback in riot gear,

the tents near the main entrance of Gan Sacher

 are still occupied.

In spite of a rainy and cold winter,

families live in the makeshift dwellings.

These young people may be on the ultimate social justice field trip,

 wanting to interview people who have refused

offers of temporary housing.

With thousands of people expected in Jerusalem for the marathon,

it is hard to imagine that this scene

and these structures will still be here next month

when the Second Jerusalem Marathon is run.

If you missed the marathon last year, be sure and see:

The 2011 Jerusalem Marathon