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Scale Model of Jeusalem
with the temple during Jesus' time. |
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View of Jerusalem
This is a view of the old city of Jerusalem that is behind the stone walls with new Jerusalem in the background. |
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Old Jerusalem
The same view but further back with more surrounding area. |
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Panorama view of Jerusalem
including the East Gate. |
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The Eastern Gate
with a cemetary right in front of it. This is the gate prophecied for the Lord Jesus to walk through when He returns to reign the thousand years. |
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Damascus Gate
is where the Arabs gather to sell their goods. |
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The Lions Gate
on the North wall, also called Herod's gate. |
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Mear Sharim post
Due to the strict dress codes for the people of Mear Sharim, tourists are warned not to offend these regulations with immodest dress. |
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Mear Sharim, home of the Hassidic Jews
Mear Sharim is located in downtown new Jerusalem. The streets are narrow and usually quite busy. |
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more of Mear Sharim
Custom apparel for the men are black suits complete with a brimmed hat. Women wear long dresses or skirts with a head covering. Even every day clothes are well groomed. |
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Jerusalem Synagogue
There are many synagogues throughout Israel. They too, like Christianity, have a variety of persuasions with differing views. |
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Jerusalem Post Office
Downtown Jerusalem's main office is easily accessed by foot, bus or car. |
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Jerusalem downtown
This intersection is located right past the Post Office, as you are headed towards Ben Yehudah Street which is in the heart of Jerusalem. The main road for Jerusalem, as seen here, is Jaffa St. |
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Ben Yehuda Street
is the hub of tourist shops where one call also sit in one of the open-air cafes and have a bite to eat. The street itself is blocked off to keep cars from using it. |
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Ben Yehuda Street at night
is just as busy as in the day. Many times you will see musicians and entertainers playing for spare change. |
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Ramat Rachel Kibbutz
They are the Talpiot district of Jerusalem. They have a souvenir shop, excellent dining and also hold conferences. |
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The Arab market
The open air market is located near Damascus Gate. Many vendors sit along the road side or have booths selling their goods. |
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Typical scene at the Shouk
This man represents to me the essence of Judaism. Their zealous love of the Word has set them apart from the average Israeli. |
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The Shouk, The Jewish market
The shouk is open air market selling mostly food, but has small shops bordering the lanes that sell anything from clothing to houseware items. |
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Guards are everywhere these days
At first these young soldiers with guns intimidated me as a tourist. I was not used to seeing them. But after living in the land, they became an everyday and welcome sight. |
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Garden of Gethsemane
is where Jesus sweat blood in anticipation of His soon coming death. It's believed these very trees date back to His time. |
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Garden of Gethsemane
Although it is a garden it no longer is by itself. As is typical of civilization what once was isolated can turn into a center of activity, so it is here. |
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Garden of Gethsemane
This is another garden that has become surrounded by much activity, however the owners have done a great job at keeping the original plot of land as only a garden the way they found it. That's why it is one of my favorite places, besides of course feeling the Lord's presence. |
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Hot water tanks
Almost all, if not all apartments get their hot water from solar heated water tanks located on the roof of their building. |
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An apartment view
This view is from my friends apartment. It overlooks an Arab village that has a mosque that calls out for prayers 5 times a day. For newcomers, ear plugs can be of help. |
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Feast of Tabernacles
Tabernacle is another name for these temprary dwellings built during the Feast of Tabernacles as commanded by the Lord. These dwellings are to be a reminder for the Jews today, of the exodus from Egypt. |
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