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Islam in Jerusalem

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Pictures

Jerusalem is the third holiest city to Islam. Visiting it is not considered a Hajj but a Ziyara and so it is not obligatory but it is certainly recommended. The Muslim people reside in Jerusalem since its occupation by the…

Tagged with: Al Buraq, Islam in Jerusalem, Temple Mount, The old city of jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, yishay shavit

The Weekly Parasha in the Streets of Jerusalem

Posted on September 8, 2014 by

Noa Posted in The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

The weekly Tora Portion or ‘Parasha’ is the heartbeat of the Jewish calendar. Every week, throughout the year, Many Jews and many others who are not Jews unite while reading and studying an ancient text. From hundreds of years, Reading…

Tagged with: parasha, Temple Mount, The old city of jerusalem, The Torah, The weekly Parasha, The western wall, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Parashat Metzora

Posted on September 8, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Book of Leviticus, כללי

Parashat Metzora continues the previous parasha – Tazria. Both Parashot deal with one who is infected with leprosy, the ways he can be diagnosed the measures he should take and the purifying rituals he needs to practice. No wonder then…

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Christianity in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Pictures

Jerusalem is where Christianity was born and a tour to the old city will always include encounters with Christian art, breathtaking churches, and believers of all kinds. As usual, it’s always best to see for yourself so I brought some…

Tagged with: Christianity in Jerusalem, Churches in Jerusalem, food in Jerusalem, Jerusalem, pictures from Jerusalem, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, yishay shavit

Overlooking Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

“There are mountains round about Jerusalem” wrote king David in the book of Psalms. Indeed, all around the old city there are mountains with breathe taking views of the “city of God”. We will visit the mountain of olives, mount…

Tagged with: Christianity in Jerusalem, Ein Kerem, food in Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, The old city of jerusalem, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Judaism in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Pictures

When a Jewish person prays he must turn his body, or at least his heart, to the direction of Jerusalem, and it is hard to think of the Jewish religion without this city. The Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, the…

Tagged with: pictures from Jerusalem, The Kotel, The old city of jerusalem, The western wall, Tours in Jerusalem, yishay shavit

Parashat Shoftim

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Book of Deuteronomy, The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

The Parasha of Shoftim deals with a variety of issues. Rules for the conducting of a king, the theory of law and justice and a broken necked heifer are only examples for some of the subjects. I decided to refer…

Tagged with: Judaism in Jerusalem, Parashat Shoftim, Temple Mount, The old city of jerusalem, The weekly Parasha, The western wall, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Welcome to Jerusalem!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

Welcome to Jerusalem! This city is a fascinating city. Holy sites, busy markets and diverse cultures are huddled together in one square kilometer within the walls. On this tour we will have a little taste of the goods of the…

Tagged with: Christianity in Jerusalem, Churches in Jerusalem, food in Jerusalem, Islam in Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The old city of jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Holidays, Rituals and Ceremonies in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

In Jerusalem every day is a holiday, but there are still some days that are special. In these holidays people from all over the world gather around and come to the holy city to perform some very diverse ceremonies. Selichot…

Tagged with: Ceremonies in Jerusalem, Christianity in Jerusalem, food in Jerusalem, Holidays, Islam in Jerusalem, Judaism in Jerusalem, pictures from Jerusalem, The old city of jerusalem, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

The Light Festival in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Pictures

The Light festival in Jerusalem takes place in the early days of the Israeli Summer. It is a celebration of light and Atmosphere combined with the magnificent ancient scenery of the old city of Jerusalem. Ten of thousands of people…

Tagged with: Jerusalem light festival, pictures, pictures from Jerusalem, The old city of jerusalem, The western wall, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

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