Gazelles of Jerusalem
For more than 10 years a dispute has raged between the SPNI (Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel) and two kibbutzim, Ramat Rahel and Maaleh HaHamisha, both on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The dispute is over a 260 dunam (2600 hectares) piece of land in the heart of the city.
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.
Herod The Great – King of Judea
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
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights
During the darkest time of the year, mid-winter, is when Jews all over the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or the Festival of Dedication. Hanukkah is the celebration of a miracle that took place in the year 165 BCE during the purification of the Temple in Jerusalem [...]
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.
Reggae Star Alpha Blondy in Israel
The cultural scene in Israel is exciting. Not just with our local artists, but also due to the many foreign artists visiting The Holy Land.
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.