Archive for December 2018
Genesis 22:1-18 – The Binding of Isaac
This post presents an English translation of the biblical text of the Binding of Isaac, as told in Genesis Chapter 22. According to Jewish tradition, God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son on
Psalm 125:2 – The Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem
This post presents the Hebrew and English text of the second verse of Psalm 125, in which God’s protection for His people is compared to the mountains surrounding the holy city of Jerusalem.
Armon Hanatziv: The Palace of the Governor
From World Jewish Heritage Wiki, this article presents the modern history of the Armon Hanatziv government structure in Jerusalem from the period of the British Mandate through the Independence War of 1948 and
The Tolerance Monument Near Armon Hanatziv
This post presents a video and article introducing the Tolerance Monument, a symbolic statue located in the Tolerance Park between the Arab village of Jebel Mukaber and the Jewish neighborhood of Armon Hanatziv.
A Slideshow of the Tayelet
This low quality video (01:43) presents a slideshow of photographs from the Armon Hanatziv Promenade set to the song “Shut Up” by Dean Meldau. Among the images are those of the panoramic views of Jerusalem
Tisha B’Av at the Tayelet
This low quality video (01:18) shows the Armon Hanatziv Promenade on Tisha B’av, where people gather together, overlooking the Old City and the Temple Mount, to read Kinot (Elegies), hear the reading of Eicha (Lamentations), and
The Hasmonean Water Tunnel
Created by Israel Inside Out, this low quality video (01:47) introduces the 2000 year old Hasmonean aqueduct located near the Armon Hanatziv promenade and also provides panoramic views from this site with captions noting important
Armon Hanatziv Attractions: Hasmonean Aqueduct & Segway Tours
Created by the City of David, this video (03:01) highlights some of the activities and attractions offered at the Armon Hanatziv promenade, including a virtual tour through a 2000 year old water aqueduct
The History & Spiritual Significance of Armon Hanatziv
In this video (03:04), tour guide Rabbi David Ebstein provides a comprehensive introduction to Armon Hanatziv, including its biblical history, its role in the British Mandate period and the Six Day War, and the spiritual
An Introduction to the Armon Hanatziv Promenade
From the Jerusalem Insiders’ Guide website, this article provides a comprehensive introduction to the Armon Hanatziv Promenade, including a detailed description of the panoramic view and a survey of the historical significance of the area