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.
18th Marathon in Jerusalem
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.
Sitting Solo at The Western Wall
My tourists go crazy with me sometimes. Here I have traveled the country, crisscrossed the country, been up and down more times than I can remember
The Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Western Wall is one of Jerusalem’s most known sites, to Jewish, Israelis and visitors. It is the holiest site for Jews all over the world.
Dominus Flevit – The Tear Drop Church on The Mount of Olives
The Church of Dominus Flevit is situation half way down the Mount of Olives, along the path known as The Palm Sunday Walk.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Go Digital
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been called the greatest biblical archeological find of the 20th century.
The scrolls were placed in caves at Qumran on the northwest shores of the Dead Sea, where they lay hidden in the hot, dry air for almost 2000 years, until they were accidentally discovered by a Bedouin.
Jerusalem Beer Festival
It’s happening again. Another festival. You never get bored in Israel.
Hub Cafe in Jerusalem
One day not long ago I was sitting in one of my hub cafes in the Old City of Jerusalem. This is a place I visit often, as part of my work. Most times, luckily, I don’t even have time to sit here.
Jerusalem for Children of All Ages
It is often that whole families come over and decide to see the country in private guided tour. It can be extremely funny and rewarding, but it can also be extremely exhausting.
The Gates of Jerusalem
To enter or exit any walled city, there must be gates. And Jerusalem has for the last 130 years had seven open gates and one closed one. There are two additional closed gates, or rather remains,