Attractions
The String (Harp) Bridge of Jerusalem
March 6, 2010 · 2 Comments
Jerusalem’s newest landmark is the Harp Bridge. This is a bit of old news, as it was inaugurated in June 2008. But since I talk about it every time I drive through Jerusalem with my tourists, and it is visible from almost everywhere in the city, it deserves a mention here. As if Jerusalem needs more landmarks, what with the Old City, Mt. Olives, Temple Mount, Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, just to mention a few. But Jerusalem also wants modern landmarks, and the latest is the Harp Bridge, or as it is often referred to in English – the String Bridge. It is one of those... [Read the full story]
Bible
Brief Summary of Jewish Wisdom
March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
There was once a wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to you have in your head. His name was Moses After him came a second wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to what you have in your heart. His name was Jesus After him came a third wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to what you have in the stomach. His name was Marx After him came a fourth wise Jew who said that everything boils down to what you have between the legs. His name was Freud And finally came the wisest of them all. His name was Einstein and he said that everything is relative. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
Funny Side
Brief Summary of Jewish Wisdom
March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
There was once a wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to you have in your head. His name was Moses After him came a second wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to what you have in your heart. His name was Jesus After him came a third wise Jew, who said that everything boils down to what you have in the stomach. His name was Marx After him came a fourth wise Jew who said that everything boils down to what you have between the legs. His name was Freud And finally came the wisest of them all. His name was Einstein and he said that everything is relative. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
Israel and Israelis
Costumes and Parades – Purim
March 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Megillat Esther Purim is the lightest and most fun of all Jewish holidays. That does not mean that there is not a lesson to be had, but at least on the days of Purim we are allowed to go outside our normal behavior, dance, make parades, have parties and other fun activities. The holiday or festival of Purim celebrates the story as related in the Book of Esther. The story takes place in ancient Persia empire. The king, Ahashuerus, had an advisor,vizier, Haman, who plots the extermination of the Jewish people there. Ahashuerus makes some bad decisions due to his excessive drinking, i.e. being drunk.... [Read the full story]
Out and About
18th Marathon in Jerusalem
March 1, 2010 · 1 Comment
The number 18 has special meaning in Jewish traditions. 18 is of course the age when generally a young person becomes mature (some do, some don’t). When written with Hebrew letters it says: hai, which mean life or alive. It is just coincidence that Jerusalem’s International Annual Half Marathon, the 18th, falls on March 18th this year. Participating in sports events of this kind is definitely being alive, and bringing more life to the city. [Read the full story] Share and Enjoy: Read More →
People
Herod The Great – King of Judea
January 20, 2010 · 1 Comment
Rare bust of Herod the Great, 1st C Herod was born in 73 BCE to an Arab mother and an Edomite father, who some claim had converted to Judaism. He grew up in Hasmonean Judea, where he was raised as a Jew. At this time the Hasmonean kingdom, which had ruled since the Maccabean Revolt in 162 BCE, was being torn apart through a civil war between two princely brothers, Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II. This at a time when Rome was the rising superpower of the ancient world. Around the year 67 BCE Hyrcanus turns to Rome for help, and Rome enters under the conquest of General Pompei. Herod, as his father,... [Read the full story]
Recent Articles
The String (Harp) Bridge of Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s newest landmark is the Harp Bridge. This is a bit of old news, as it was inaugurated in June 2008. But since I talk about it every time I drive through Jerusalem with my tourists, and it is visible from almost everywhere in the city, it deserves a mention here. As if Jerusalem needs more landmarks,...
[Continue reading: Brief Summary of Jewish Wisdom]Pomegranate The Fruit from The Garden of Eden
When visiting Israel in the fall, one of the most prominent fruits to be seen in the markets and in fruit and juice stands is the pomegranate (rimon in Hebrew). The pomegranate is native to the Middle East, and so grows abundantly and with very little effort on the part of the farmers. In the last decade or so it has...
[Continue reading: Pomegranate The Fruit from The Garden of Eden]Joseph and His Colorful Coat
All too often history and especially biblical history is taken far too seriously. Luckily there are many who can make something funny out of this serious matter. So let’s start the week with a look at Joseph and his coat of many colors. This is courtesy of Biblical Archaeological Review, and their cartoon contest....
[Continue reading: Joseph and His Colorful Coat]Read More Posts From Recent Articles »
Videos
The String (Harp) Bridge of Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s newest landmark is the Harp Bridge. This is a bit of old news,...
Reggae Star Alpha Blondy in Israel
The cultural scene in Israel is exciting. Not just with our local artists, but also...
Image via Wikipedia Jerusalem throughout its history was a walled city. Something...
Read More Posts From Videos »
Slide Shows
Megillat Esther Purim is the lightest and most fun of all Jewish holidays. That does...
Pictorial Time Line of the Land of Israel
I remember when I first came to Israel and started learning its history. I was confused...
View of Sea of Galilee from Capernaum On the north shore of the Sea of Galilee lie...
Read More Posts From Slide Shows »