Israel Museum
The Israel Museum is a museum of art and archaeology in Jerusalem. Founded in 1965, it is Israel’s largest and most important cultural institution and one of the world’s leading encyclopedic museums. It is located on a hill in the Givat Ram neighborhood in Jerusalem, adjacent to the Bibal Lands Museum, the Knesset, the Supreme […]
Mahaneh Yehuda Market (Shuk)
Mahane Yehuda Market, frequently appertained to as”The Shuk”, is a notable trading and shopping center in Jerusalem. Popular with locals and tourists alike, it houses over 250 vendors, selling fresh fruits and vegetables; baked goods; fish, meat and crapola; nuts, seeds, and spices; wines and liquors; apparel and shoes; and housewares, fabrics, and Judaica. In […]
The First Station
In the heart of Jerusalem, the First Station is a major center of entertainment, culture and culinary delight. The complex is accessible and open to the general public – both locals and tourists, and is a lively focus of activities, with something to offer for a variety of wishes and requirements, active nearly all hours […]
Yad Vashem Holocaust Meseum
Yad Vashem is Israel’s sanctioned memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. It is devoted to conserving the memory of the Jews who were murdered; recognizing Jews who fought against their Nazi tyrants and gentiles who selflessly protected Jews in need; and researching the phenomenon of the Holocaust in particular and genocide in general, with […]
The Knesset
The Knesset is Israel’s unicameral parliament. The Knesset passes all laws, elects the president and prime minister (although the latter is formally appointed by the president), confirms the cabinet and oversees government work, etc., and elects the State Comptroller. It also has the power to revoke the immunity of its members, remove the president and […]
The Western Wall
The Western Wall or “Wailing Wall” is the most devout religious site for Jews in the world. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, it is the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount. Thousands of people visit and pray at the Great Wall every year. These prayers are either said or written and placed […]