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Inside Background
Architecture 
  As a city with a history of about 4000 years, Jerusalem contains some...
Last edited: 17 May 2006
Culture 
Jerusalem is a treasure house for anyone with a sense of history.It is the...
Last edited: 18 August 2006
Health & Safety 
The Jerusalem crime rate is low. If you are careful with your  belongings you...
Last edited: 31 May 2008
History 
JERUSALEM A Brief Historical Overview I offer here a brief summary some of the...
Last edited: 09 May 2007
Neighborhoods 
Jerusalem is essentially two cities: the Old and the New, each with its own...
Last edited: 09 July 2007
Recommended Reading 
Pilgrims do not need to be told, but secular tourists can also look at the...
Last edited: 20 September 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For the  website of the Jerusalem  Municipality Tourism Department see...
Last edited: 19 June 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Jerusalem  lies at an altitude of about 700 metres above sea level atop the...
Last edited: 17 May 2006
Introduction 
 Jerusalem : This is the heart and soul of Israel, and one of the most...
Last edited: 09 May 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
From BenGurion Airport: The quickest way is to buy a seat in a shared taxi...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Public Transportation 
To get around the  New City Sundays to Fridays: there is a good bus service...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis in Israel are always white colored cars (no special shape/car type) with...
Last edited: 23 November 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Suggested day trips:   Westwards; take the train or bus to Tel Aviv, explore...
Last edited: 25 July 2007
Events & Festivals 
Jerusalem hosts two international festivals that shouldn’t be missed: the...
Last edited: 18 August 2006
Family Travel 
Pools for Kids in Jerusalem For those of you traveling with kids in Jerusalem...
Last edited: 27 July 2009
Things to Do 
For information on restaurants, hotels, and sites in Jerusalem, see this...
Last edited: 09 July 2007
Museums & Attractions 
The major museums of Jerusalem are:   The Israel Museum The Bible Lands Museum...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
The Performing Arts 
Jerusalem offers a fine selection of classical and chamber music, mostly at the...
Last edited: 21 November 2006
Shopping 
The Old City of Jerusalem is well known with its Armenian ceramics and pottery...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Free Activities 
Things you can do for free in Jerusalem:   Great views:  from the promenade...
Last edited: 08 December 2006
Volunteer in Israel-Get a free trip! 
Many volunteer opportunities in Israel await for those who want to do more than...
Last edited: 25 December 2008
Where to get the best souvenirs 
This list is definitely not a list of the cheapest places to get souvenirs but...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Ben Yehuda Street 
Ben Yehuda street is alot of fun for the whole family. Stop in and see Hanita...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Bible Lands Museum 
The only museum in the world displaying the history of the biblical period in...
Last edited: 17 August 2007
Burnt House 
Located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, the...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu 
  According to Holy Scripture and Christian tradition, Jesus was arrested in...
Last edited: 27 September 2008
Garden Tomb 
  Although it has a natural garden that has been there for thousands of years...
Last edited: 23 September 2008
Golden Gate (Bab el Rahmeh, Sha'ar Harahamim) 
The Golden Gate is one of 4 sealed entrances to the Holy City. Is is prophesied...
Last edited: 27 September 2008
Kiftzova 
Keftzova (aka Kiftzova) is an indoor/outdoor play space for kids - probably...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Lion Fountain 
The Lion Fountain... "Mishkenot Sha’ananim") neighborhood in central Jerusalem...
Last edited: 01 February 2009
Mishkenot Sha'ananim 
Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first housing outside the walls of the Old City, is...
Last edited: 14 February 2007
Moses Montefiore Windmill 
The Montefiore Windmill Erected in 1857, 18 meters high, for that time the...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Museum of the Seam 
Museum on the Seam is A socio-political contemporary art museum, located in...
Last edited: 19 October 2008
Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Convent 
  Ecce Homo is the first station of the cross on Via Dolorosa. It is managed by...
Last edited: 26 November 2008
Old City of Jerusalem 
The old city is great fun for the whole family.  You can spend more than a day...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Sandeman's New Jerusalem Free Tour 
Meets every day at 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM, inside Jaffa Gate (across from...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Skull Hill (Golgotha) 
No tourist stores, signs, explanations, or even a fruit stand to attract...
Last edited: 23 September 2008
Temple Mount 
The historical site for both the First Temple built by King Solomon, as well as...
Last edited: 26 August 2009
The Great Synagogue 
The great synagogue was built in 1982. It is located in Jerusalem.
Last edited: 20 December 2006
Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) 
Via Dolorosa (Latin for "Way of Grief") is a street in the Old City of...
Last edited: 09 July 2007
Western (Wailing) Wall 
The Western ("Wailing") Wall is one of Israel's biggest tourist attractions. At...
Last edited: 26 November 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The Eucalyptus, across from the old city, serves an endless array of succulent...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Cheap Eats 
For cheap meals in the old city, visit the Arab/Muslim quarter for falafals...
Last edited: 20 September 2006
People-watching 
People-watching in Jerusalem: wander through the Mahane Yehuda Market with its...
Last edited: 25 November 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
The Eucalyptus in the artists colony across from the David Citadel and the old...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Inside Jerusalem - Dining Scene 2 
                 ... As a local, here are some recommendations for eating out...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Kid Friendly Restaurants 
There are so many great places to eat in Jerusalem, but if you are traveling...
Last edited: 27 July 2009
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Inside Israel: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Change Getting your hands on local currency in Israel is easy, and there are...
Last edited: 07 February 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passport Validity & Expiration Dates: Israel requires that passports be...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Hot-lines  In Israel, There are separate emergency hot-lines. The...
Last edited: 29 January 2009
Important Phrases 
shalom = hello, goodbye, peace  boker tov = good morning erev tov = good...
Last edited: 13 August 2006
Telephones 
Telephones in Israel are rather simple to use. Most people have cellphones and...
Last edited: 14 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Dress Etiquette  First thing you need to know is that Israel is a westernized...
Last edited: 29 July 2008
Volunteer in Israel! 
Many volunteer opportunities in Israel await for those who want to do more than...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
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