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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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Randi Brenowitz said
…The group went to Yad Vashem today. I'm sure it was really moving and learningful, but I simply… 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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Bill & Michelle DeKeyser said
…. After this, I take it easy for the afternoon while Bill walks towards the Mount of Olives. This is where… 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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galtraveller said
…>Pools of Bethesada. The walk ends at Calvary Hill or Golgotha, where the HolySepulchreChurch is now located… continue reading »
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A holy city to the world's Jews, Christians and Moslems, Jerusalem is an incredibly special place. The saying goes that when God created the world he gave it 10 portions of beauty and bestowed nine of them on Jerusalem. With it... more
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Randi Brenowitz said
… in Jerusalem. Thanks to Marty who encouraged me to pay extra for a room with a view of the old city, I got… 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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One of the first homes built outside the walls of the Old City, it is in a quiet alley by the home of Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi. In 1924, Anna Ticho, an artist, and her husband Dr. Ticho, bought the property. When An... more
Hebron Travel Experiences
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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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Dead Sea, Jordan
The Dead Sea is very cool. I was surprised how blue it was. Somehow knowing there is nothing living in the sea makes me think... Continue reading »
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Crossing the Border
Our trip into Jerusalem began with getting across the two mile border between Jordan and the West Bank. This part of the trip took us... Continue reading »
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Black Sabbath and the Kingdom of Heaven
Sitting In the back of a bus I watched as the Jordan river passed below me. All travelers to Israel were taken by bus across the no mans... Continue reading »
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Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is a beautiful, wonderful place and is 1,312 feet below sea level. THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH. We went to the Dead sea after... Continue reading »
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