Photo EssayForward Photos: Scenes From The Opening Of U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem

Right before the opening of the embassy, in the VIP section. People had to take a bus and go through two security areas before entering. Image by Courtesy Cindy Grosz

Photo EssayForward Photos: Scenes From The Opening Of U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem

By Cindy Grosz May 15, 2018

On May 14, 2018, the American Embassy officially opened in Jerusalem, and I had the privilege of being there. If a picture tells a thousand words, then the past 48 hours tell a story of pride, history and joy.

Cindy Grosz writes about timely topics relating to Jewish interests. Her work has appeared in multiple publications. She has hosted her own podcast as is in production with a YouTube show featuring breaking news and worldwide trends. She writes about food, fashion, education, celebrity news and especially everything Jewish and Israel. She is also the best-selling author of Rubber Room Romance.

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