Archive for December 2018
Shabechi Yerushalayim: A Musical Performance at the Re-dedication of the Windmill
This video presents a musical performance at the ceremony marking the re-dedication of Jerusalem’s iconic windmill in 2012, where the restored landmark spun again for the first time in almost 120 years. The featured
Sir Moshe Montefiore: A Wind Band’s Rendition of the Famous Hebrew Song
This video presents a lovely version of Sir Moshe Montefiore, a famous Israeli song dedicated to the life and contributions of the British Jewish philanthropist who advocated for Jews around the world and built the
Sir Moshe Montefiore: A Hebrew Song by Yehoram Gaon
This famous Israeli song is a tribute to the life and contributions of Sir Moses Montefiore, a British Jewish philanthropist who advocated for Jews around the world and built the first Jerusalem neighborhoods
12 Things You Need to Know About Moses Montefiore: Jewish Benefactor Extraordinaire
This article provides both basic biographical information and lesser known facts and anecdotes about Sir Moses Montefiore, the British Jewish philanthropist that founded the first Jerusalem neighborhoods outside of the walls of the
Tranquil Dwellings: The Story of Mishkenot Sha’ananim
Written by Israeli tour guides, Shmuel and Aviva Bar Am, this article tells the story of Mishkenot Sha’ananim and Yemin Moshe, the first neighborhoods built outside of the walls of the Old City of
Sir Moses Montefiore’s Coat of Arms
This post presents a picture and basic explanation of Sir Moses Montefiore’s Coat of Arms, which features symbols of Judaism and the Land of Israel, including a lion, hills, and a cedar tree,
The History of the Windmill: Official Brochure
Created by the Jerusalem Foundation, this 10-page brochure details the history of Jerusalem’s iconic windmill, from the initial construction by Sir Moses Montefiore, damage sustained during the War of Independence, renovation following the Six Day
A Timeline of Mishkenot Sha’ananim: 1855-2013
This link will open up an illustrated timeline of Mishekenot Sha’ananim, the first neighborhood established outside of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, starting from the purchasing of the land by Sir
The Story Behind Jerusalem’s Iconic Windmill
In Hebrew with English subtitles, this fascinating video (12:58) tells the story behind the iconic windmill of Jerusalem, showing how the flour mill constructed by Sir Moses Montefiore at the end of the 19th
Sir Moses Montefiore & The Windmill on the Old Shekel Note
This post features a picture of a one shekel note from 1980-1985, when the Old Israeli Shekel was the currency of the State of Israel. The Old Israeli Shekel banknotes commemorated the founding fathers