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Ideas that inspired mankind | Temple mount & Western Wall in a rare snowy day |
Shalom haverim [=hello friends]. My apology for the following 'BIG' words, some of which deserve a dictionary's checks. In everyday life I'm a rational, restrained & non-religious person; till the moment I reach the heart of Jerusalem, namely Old Walled city, Mount of Olives and City of David. This unique city makes me lyrical, poetic, sentimental. I feel its holiness & grace in my bones.
It was in Jerusalem that the voices of the great Biblical prophets were heard. Their censure of the immortality of the rulers and the people contained a universal ethical message, destined to ring throughout the world.
The belief in One God, in the brotherhood of man and in the rule of law;and the vision of eternal peace, were among the ideas conceived in Jerusalem which were to inspire mankind for all time. |
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In a nutshell, practically speaking, if you want to absorb, while using all your senses, the real spirit, you have to follow these 3 essential advises, given to you for free, whatever your religion is, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism etc.:
A) Attend a Saturday meal [we call it 'seudat shabath', in Hebrew] in Jewish religious family's home, in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, or in Mea-Shearim neighbourhood.
B) Join one hour guided tour inside Western Wall's Tunnel, details can be found in one of the following 'things to do'.
C) Climb to any roof in the Old City EARLY in the MORNING or at DUSK, and LISTEN to, WATCH & SMELL the VIBRATIONS of the city. That's one more way to feel CONNECTED to THOUSANDS years' history.
Very helpful sites, out of many, for tourists in Jerusalem:
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il/
http://www.dinnersite.co.il/jerusalem/
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JERUSALEM OF GOLD
by Naomi Shemer
(Originally in Hebrew language)
"Mountain air as clear as wine and the scent of pine,
Carried on the evening wind with the sound of bells.
And in the slumber of trees and stones,
Imprisoned in her dream is the city which dwells alone,
A wall within her heart.
Jerusalem of gold, of copper, and of light,
Behold I am a harp for all your songs.
We have returned to the cisterns
To the market and the square.
The shofar calls on the Temple Mount in the old city.
And from the caves in the rocks, a thousand suns glow again.
We will go down to the Dead Sea by way of Jericho.
Jerusalem of gold, of copper, and of light,
Behold I am a harp for all your songs". |
Cradle of three monotheistic religions "Jerusalem is the energy center of the world. All three major religions were born on the same piece of Earth. It's like the spiritual battery of the whole world."
-Roseanne Barr, actress
Sadly, Jerusalem has been -- and for many, still is -- a metaphor for destruction and the vengeance of an offended God. She is the city where believers have killed unbelievers to give life to faith.
In Jerusalem, the various modes of worship essentially stood for the same cause but were equally hateful to one another. They never served as a unifying factor. Their adherents were equally manipulated by the clergies to regard the others as wicked infidels or idolaters. The centuries passed in constant pious agitation and in frequent religious wars.
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Here is a touching email, sent by Carlos, my friend (VT: Orkaena) :
"Shalom haver yakar!
I was wandering among the narrow streets of Jerusalem, smelling the aromas, hearins the cacophony of a thousand languages, tasting some delightful dishes, admiring those fantastic monuments.. at last, I still wandering in Jerusalem through your precious descriptions and your pix. Unforgettable tips.
Great job amigo mio, un abrazo desde la Patagonia y muchas gracias!
Carlos" | | | Maria Magdalen [Russian] Church, Mount of Olives |
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| Pros: | "UNIQUE city; spiritual capital of the world. Site rich with history, culture, religions, art, archaeology and much more" | | Cons: | "Religious and national tension, politically controversial city" | | In A Nutshell: | "Give peace a chance and JERUSALEM is THE ONE AND THE ONLY ONE !!" |
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VeronicaG Mon Feb 16, 2009 18:48 UTC
You've shown most of the sites we'll be seeing in May...so exciting to think we'll be actually seeing in person what we've only read about in the past--thanks for the pics and details of these holy sites! | aussirose Sat Nov 22, 2008 08:18 UTC
WOW!! Just loved a stroll through your pages here Avi!! Amazing pix & history!! .... especially the history of Jesus! And it snows there too?!! Wow!! What a write up!! Enjoyed every minute of it! Cheers, Ann :o) | angiebabe Sun Sep 21, 2008 19:17 UTC
Interesting to see yr tip with March Chagall windows - I went roaming around St Paul de Vence in France and inadvertently ended up at his gravestone!I was impressed about that of course!see you in Jerusalem soon! | piglet44 Tue Jun 3, 2008 11:54 UTC
the Mifletzet is by the famous sculptor Niki de St Paul sorry no comment about binyan hairiya :-) |
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