© Al TeichJerusalem in the Time of the Second Temple
In the model of Jerusalem which recently moved from the Holyland Hotel to the Israel Museum.
Model of the Second Temple at the Israel Museum
This is in the model of Jerusalem at the time of the Second Temple. It was moved from the Holyland Hotel to the Israel Museum in late 2005.
People \ Eastern Orthodox Priest on his Mobil Phone
Contrast traditional priest's robes and modern technology.
This was taken in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This was taken in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
People \ Bearing a cross in the Old City
This shot was taken in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. I'm not sure where this young man was going with the cross.
The Kotel (Western Wall) in the Evening
Modern Jerusalem
This view is from the tower of the YMCA on King David St. The number of building cranes visible is striking.
Chapel of the Franks
Praying at the Altar of the Crucifix in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
People \ King David Playing His Harp
We were touring the City of David when we ran across King David himself playing his harp. He was accompanied by a cameraman, producer, and other members of his entourage
Looking up inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Kippot in the Mahane Yehuda Market
Hundreds of kippot in a stall in the market.
Yad Vashem
The Eternal Flame
Einstein in the garden
This statue, a scaled down reproduction of a statue at the National Academy of Sciences in the U.S., is in the garden of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Southwest Corner of the Temple Mount
View from the City of David
This part of modern Jerusalem is strikingly similar to the model of Jerusalem in the time of the Second Temple
On Top of the Old City Wall
Just Inside the Jaffa Gate
People \ Delivering suppies in the Old City
The cart almost tipped over several times as it went down the steps.
In this case, a load of toilet paper to a shop.
In this case, a load of toilet paper to a shop.
People \ Inspecting the goods at a bakery in the Old City
Antiquities Dealer in the Old City
Robinson's Arch
The arch is thought to have been an entrance to the Temple Mount from the street below.
Southern End of the Western Wall
Below Robinson's Arch.
Inscription at the top of the YMCA tower
The inscription reads: "The Lord does build up Jerusalem." Judging from the amount of construction one can see from the tower, this is apt quotation.
Jerusalem Model Showing the Second Temple
The model of Jerusalem in ancient times recently moved from the Holyland Hotel to the Israel Museum.
Carved Nativity Scene in a Shop in the Old City
Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum
People \ Priests in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
People \ Foot brake on the delivery cart
To keep the cart from rolling down the steps, the man pushing it steps hard on this rubber tire.
This is a detailed shot of the cart in another picture.
This is a detailed shot of the cart in another picture.
Corner of the Temple Mount
Dormition Abbey
My best shot of this much-photographed landmark.
Old City Wall Near the Jaffa Gate
Inside the Kotel Tunnel
Bagels in the Mahane Yehuda Market
The Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem is filled with all kinds of temptations. This tray of bagels caught my eye, but the smell of fresh baked goods was even more of an attraction.
People \ This pita is giving me a headache!
A "grab shot" in the market.
Young man carrying a tray of pita bread on his head.
Young man carrying a tray of pita bread on his head.
Yad Vashem
A striking exterior view