Fresh Coat of paint..

It was a rainy evening.  I had to carry an umbrella to go to the Nehemia Mootha's tomb. I didn't know there would be a surprise waiting for me there. It took me a while to realise that someone has given the tomb a fresh coat of light green paint. I thought it was the summer rain. The neighbour told me someone has sent workers to do the painting, she didn't know who sent them. 

Whoever they are, it is very thoughtful of them. "May Adonai bless them abundantly". The tomb needed it very much. 

On my way out from Chakka Maadam, I stopped at the small unassuming tea shop of our young Ikka who sells the best of Ifftaar delights - Samosas, rolls, chilli Vadas, cutlet etc. The delicious vegetable cutlet simply melted in my mouth. A delightful treat. 

At the synagogue, the Sabbath lights were on, the street was empty. It was the first time, I saw the synagogue street so empty this season. The evening rain, the off season and the Nipha virus had taken the tourist crowd off the streets. 

An young group of local enthusiasts strolled in the rain, after asking few questions they left. But the highlight of my evening was the young and eager security officer who kept asking me genuine doubts from history and tradition. I enjoyed telling him what I know. His curiosity was very encouraging for me as its been a while since I did a Jewish tour. Offseason.