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Rosh HaShannah – Heroes & Villains
The stories associated with Jewish holidays are well known. They are the stuff of books and movies. However, they are not all just for children at bedtime. They have lessons for everyone who reads and discusses them. The purpose of this section is to mention the most famous and some not so famous, in the [...]
Rosh HaShannah – Laws & Customs
Your spiritual journey begins in Elul, the Hebrew month preceding Rosh Hashanah which is usually the beginning of September. During Elul it is custom to blow the shofar, the ram’s horn, in the synagogue, during weekday services. The shofar, the most visible symbol of Rosh Hashanah, is a reminder of the animal that was sacrificed [...]
Rosh HaShanah – Religious Meaning
Rosh Hashanah, the first of the Jewish High Holy Days, is unlike other religious, ethnic or cultural New Year celebrations. For example, the first of January, the most famous of all new year celebrations, is marked each year by elaborate parties, music, food, countdowns till midnight and toasting. And, while Jews around the world celebrate [...]
Rosh HaShanah 101
Rosh Hashanah, which literally means the head of the year, commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the world. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh Hebrew month, Tishri. Depending on the solar calendar, Rosh Hashanah occurs in September or October. Rosh Hashanah, when all living things are judged, is [...]
Jerusalem Time Elevator
www.time-elevator.co.il Beit Agron, 37 Hillel St. (02) 6248381 So, it’s hot or rainy, depending when you’re in Israel. You’re in downtown Jerusalem and it’s too early for dinner, too late for lunch, you have a study break, or you are just lucky to be wandering around by yourself or with a friend or two. Duck [...]
Hezekiah’s Tunnel
Don’t be afraid to sing as you hike your way through Jerusalem’s 2,700 year-old ancient water tunnels. Built in 700 BCE, the water tunnels stretch for 600 yards (550m) and were used to channel water from the Gihon Spring to the Siloam Pool. According to the Torah, King Hezekiah attempted to protect Jerusalem’s water supply [...]
City Of David In David
Bright, whimsical billboards line the road side just below the entrance to the Western Wall lies one of Jerusalem’s most exciting archeological parks called City of David. Here you will discover the remains of the first Jewish capital built by King David in 1004BCE. This project was established in 1978 and so far 25 layers [...]
Rampart Walk
While you’re in Jerusalem, take an hour for yourselves or with your kids and enter Jaffa Gate for the Ramparts Walk. It’s cheap and easy and you generally don’t need to book ahead. There’s usually someone standing there near a sign who will take your money for tickets. The walk itself is safe and self [...]
History of Jerusalem Museum – Tower of David
Beside Jaffa Gate (02-626-5310) www.towerofdavid.org.il This is a fabulous museum literally steps from the entrance of Jaffa Gate. Housed in the ancient city’s Citadel, this Herodian fortress offers permanent exhibits of Jerusalem’s ancient history as well as special activities and exhibits for children. I recently discovered an 1872 model of the Old City on the [...]
The Night Spectacular Sound and Light Show son et lumiere
www.towerof david.org.il/English/night spectacular History of Jerusalem Museum – Tower of David Beside Jaffa Gate It is my personal mission to see every sound and light show anywhere I can. This is one of the best sound and light shows anywhere, including Disney World. It is breathtaking and staged outside the Tower of David museum’s courtyard [...]
