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Yad Vashem was established by the Israeli Parliament in 1953 as a memorial for almost six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Among several divisions of Yad Vashem are the historical museum presenting an overview of the... more
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Sharon5767 said
…Conclusion -- Yad Vashem and Har Herzl The Florence Melton School in Palo Alto and the Melton… continue reading »
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High on the hills of East Talpiot, this promenade offers a fantastic view of the entire Jerusalem landscape including the sparkling Old City and surrounding walls. This spacious park has many walking trails that traverse the ar... more
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This panorama is best viewed in the morning, as later in the day the sun is in the wrong direction. From the Seven Arches Hotel (a popular snapshot stop-off for coach parties) the gleaming gold roof of the Dome of the Rock lies... more
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sdabby said
…."And we all fell silent.We stood on the Mount of Olives at sunset with a full view of the old… continue reading »
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The Western Wall itself is actually a huge retaining wall for the structures built on the Temple Mount. It has been a focal point for Jewish prayer since 70 C.E., when the Second Temple was destroyed by the Roman army. A wide p... more
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Sharon5767 said
….My relatives from Tel Aviv drive me into Jerusalem on their way to visit the Western Wall tunnels… continue reading »
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This is one of the most important Christian shrines in the Holy Land, and is held by the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Coptic, Ethiopian and Jacobite Churches. The Emperor Constantine's magnificent (and muc... more
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DemonGroover said
… to be crucified and also visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Dome of the Rock was also on my itinerary… continue reading »
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This Jerusalem staple has been a downtown favourite for many travellers and live music lovers. Hear music ranging from jazz, blues, acoustic folk, and improvisational grooves from bands like Not Yo Mama, Blue Greene Quartet and... more
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In 696 BC, Hezekiah's men built these tunnels to cut off the water flow into Jerusalem and lead a revolt against the ruling Assyrians. The actions taken by the Judeans are recorded numerous times in Biblical writings. Now, visi... more
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Nancy17 said
…=""_blank"">www.aish.com/wallcam), the Dome of the Rock, Mount of Olives, went to the City of David and walked through the Hezekiah… continue reading »
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The centre for Beltz Hasidism rests in this 24,000 square metre house of prayer complete with a rabbinical court, yeshivah and a ritual bath. The extravagantly designed hall seats 6,000 people highlighted by the 12 metre tall... more
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These tours are for those with an interest in the Arab/Israeli divide. These excursions safely take you to sites in and around Jerusalem including Hebron (a city of much political debate), Jericho and The Gaza Strip. Many of th... more
En Gedi Travel Experiences
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A New Day
15 hours of sleep later, and suddenly the world wasn't nearly quite so bad. I woke up at 7 am to the Jerusalem sun shining through the wi... Continue reading »
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Cannoning up Wadi Ma'in
In preparation for this years Raid, the team hiked from Wadi Ma’in to the Hot Springs and into the town of Mukawir. The team consisted of... Continue reading »
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More Walking & Angry Goatherders
Bah! Who likes conserving money? It's such a waste of effort! Today I woke up late, again, and then walked and walked and walked so not t... Continue reading »
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A Day In The Old City
Last night I was pretty decided on moving out of my prison cell, oh my mistake... DORM. Still miffed at why Heinrich liked it so much the... Continue reading »
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Tale of Two Cities
"It might be impossible to go to Israel without preconceptions. It is a land that has been plagued with controversy and conflict since it... Continue reading »
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