Yerushalayim Sheli -Lectures & Excursions For Women Only
“עשרה קבין של יופי ירדו לעולם, תשעה נטלה ירושלים ואחד כל העולם כולו” קידושין דף מ”ט ע”ב
“Ten measures of beauty descended to the world: nine were taken by Yerushalayim and one by the rest of the world.” (Kedushin 49B)
Yerushalayim Sheli
Every Jew throughout history has felt a special connection to Yerushalayim. The eternal Jewish capital dwells deeply in our hearts. The goal of Yerushalayim Sheli is to expose people to Yerushalayim‘s glorious history, diverse population, ancient and modern neighborhoods, markets, unique architecture, and much more.
Yerushalayim Sheli consists of a series of courses that focus on distinctive aspects of the history of Yerushalayim. Each course consists of a combination of both lectures and tours.
Here are the details for the introductory course “The Historical Significance of Yerushalayim”
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Location |
Date- Sunday |
Topic |
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Machon Lander, Kanfei Nesharim 24, second floor |
TBA 10:00-11:30 |
The Historical and Spiritual Significance of Yerushalayim, Rabbi. Ken Spiro |
Lecture |
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Jaffa Gate of the Old City |
TBA 10:00-12:30 |
Migdal David – This extraordinary museum depicts the story of Yerushalayim throughout the ages. Rabbi Barnea Levi Selavan |
Excursion |
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Machon Lander, Kanfei Nesharim 24, second floor |
TBA 10:00-11:30 |
The Tanach comes alive in the City of David, Mr. Aaron Horwitz |
Lecture |
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Gan Leumi, The City of David |
TBA 10:00-12:30 |
The City of David- We will journey to the City of David visiting its ancient fortifications, underground aqueduct leading to the Gihon and more. Ms.Rachel Rabinowitz |
Excursion |
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Mount Scopus near the Hebrew University |
TBA 10:00-12:30 |
Observing Yerushalayim from North and South. Armon HaNatziv and Mount Scopus, Ms. Michal Meisharim |
Excursion |
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Jaffa Gate of the Old City |
TBA 10:00-12:30 |
“סובו ציון והקיפוה” Experience the old city of Yerushalayim with an excursion around the walls of this ancient city Ms. Chany Bolak |
Excursion |
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Machon Lander, Kanfei Nesharim 24, second floor |
TBA 10:00-11:30 |
“People and Geography in Today’s Jerusalem |
Lecture |
Please bring a sun hat, comfortable walking shoes, and water for all excursions. In addition for the visit to the City of David please bring a flashlight, and a change set of clothing.
Cost: 395₪
This schedule is subject to change
Rachel Rabinowitz
Program Director
