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  Dome of the Rock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Jerusalem, by virtue of the number and diversity of people who have held it sacred, may be considered the most holy city in the world.
The Christian glorification of Jerusalem was carried on until 614 AD when the Persians invaded the city, massacred the inhabitants, and destroyed many of the churches and monasteries.
In the Temple of Jerusalem, constructed in the 10th century BCE by King Solomon, the outermost area was the vestibule (ulam).
www.sacredsites.com /middle_east/israel/jerusalem.html   (4289 words)

  
  Jerusalem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jerusalem became the capital of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, a feudal state, of which the King of Jerusalem was the chief.
Jerusalem became the capital of a 'Latin Kingdom' with a Latin church and a Latin Patriarch, all under the authority of the Pope.
Jerusalem is situated in 31° 46′ 45″ N, 35° 13′ 25″ E, upon the southern spur of a plateau the eastern side of which slopes from 2,460 ft. above sea-level north of the Temple area to 2,130 ft. at the southeastern extremity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jerusalem   (9309 words)

  
 Israel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Israel is bordered by Lebanon and Syria in the north, Jordan and the West Bank in the east, and Egypt and the Gaza Strip in the south-west, and has coastlines on the Mediterranean in the west and the Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba) in the south.
Israel is currently also embroiled in an ongoing conflict with Palestinians in the territories controlled since the Six Day War in 1967, despite the signing of the Oslo Accords on September 13, 1993, and the ongoing efforts of Israeli, Palestinian and global peacemakers.
Jerusalem may also be considered a metropolitan area, though its limits are hard to define since it spans communities in Israel proper and the West Bank, both Israeli and Palestinian, and even the boundaries of Jerusalem city itself are disputed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Israel   (3946 words)

  
 Jerusalem hotels and city guide
Situated high in the Judean Hills, Jerusalem, the Capital of Israel, is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world, presenting a unique combination of ancient history, spiritual sanctity and colorful cultures.
Sacred to the world's three main religions, Jerusalem is a captivating city, whose visitors are left touched and inspired by the shining glow of its religious shrines, picturesque scenery and magnificent golden limestone.
It is also the Capital of Israel, home to the Israeli parliament (Knesset), the President's Residence and the government offices.
www.inisrael.com /tour/jer/index.html   (159 words)

  
 Jerusalem, Israel
Another must-see area is West Jerusalem's Mea Shearim which is inhabited by strictly Orthodox Jews, living a life devoted to the Torah and dressing in the same way they have been doing for hundreds of years.
The story of Jerusalem as a capital begins in 1,000 BCE when King David proclaimed it capital of the Kingdom of Israel and his son, Solomon, built the first Temple.
Because Jerusalem was an outpost of the Turkish Empire, it got neglected and by the mid-1800s the great powers of Europe were rediscovering the Holy Land and establishing their presence.
worldfacts.us /Israel-Jerusalem.htm   (1512 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Jerusalem Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
According to Israeli Jerusalem Law, Jerusalem is the capital of the State of Israel, and is the center of Jerusalem District; it serves as the country's seat of government and otherwise functions as capital.
Jerusalem is mentioned over 700 times in the Torah and Tanakh (Bible or "Old Testament") which is the Written Law basis for the Oral Law (Mishnah, Talmud and Shulkhan Arukh) studied, practiced and treasured by Jews and Judaism for three millennia.
The sacredness of Jerusalem has never lapsed for Jews and Judaism, and this is illustrated by the fact that Jews consider the Temple Mount to be sacred ground to the very present as it is remembered and acknowledged as the exact spot of the Holy Temples.
www.ipedia.com /jerusalem.html   (5921 words)

  
 Dome of the Rock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Jerusalem, by virtue of the number and diversity of people who have held it sacred, may be considered the most holy city in the world.
The Christian glorification of Jerusalem was carried on until 614 AD when the Persians invaded the city, massacred the inhabitants, and destroyed many of the churches and monasteries.
In the Temple of Jerusalem, constructed in the 10th century BCE by King Solomon, the outermost area was the vestibule (ulam).
sacredsites.com /middle_east/israel/jerusalem.html   (4298 words)

  
 The Israeli Government's Official Website, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In light of the situation in Darfur, the Israel Foreign Ministry's Center for International Cooperation (MASHAV) has agreed to a request by the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to extend aid to Sudanese refugees.
The purpose of their activities was to recruit support for Hamas and give the organization a foothold on the Temple Mount, in coordination with Sheikh Raad Salah's Islamic Movement.
Israel’s goal of being a democratic Jewish state, living in harmony with its neighbors, led it to embrace the vision of two states for two peoples as resolved by the United Nations in 1947.
www.israel.org   (876 words)

  
 israelVisit - JERUSALEM, Israel's capital city
Jerusalem - the capital of the State of Israel and ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel.
Jerusalem is the seat of Israel's government, the Knesset, her Supreme Court and the location of her largest educational institution, the Hebrew University.
Israel's flagship Conservative synagogue in downtown Jerusalem invites you to daven and to celebrate your b'nai mitzvah smachot.
www.israelvisit.co.il /Jerusalem.htm   (386 words)

  
 Jerusalem Post | Breaking News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World
Breaking News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World
The largest car rental company in Israel offers 20% discount.
Like their Orthodox counterparts, Reform olim come to Israel molded by the movement's ideology.
www.jpost.com   (586 words)

  
 Israel & the Palestinian Territories Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Everyone has their own perception of what Israel and the Palestinian Territories (or just 'Israel' for brevity) are about: it's a travel agency package of beaches and sun; it's the Promised Land of the Jews; it's a ticking time bomb; it's the birthplace of Christ.
The situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories remains volatile and, in many parts, dangerous.
In particular, the West Bank and Gaza Strip are unsafe; Nablus, Jenin and the Gaza Strip should be considered off-limits, except perhaps for essential daytime travel to Gaza City.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/middle-east/israel-and-the-palestinian-territories   (231 words)

  
 Jerusalem Hotels — Discount Hotels Jerusalem Israel
"For the visitor to Jerusalem, nothing could be better than a luxury hotel in a superb location, within walking distance of the Old City and the Western"...more
"The King David, situated in the heart of Jerusalem and overlooking the old city, is one of the most magnificent hotels in the world.
The Crowne Plaza Jerusalem is located atop Givat-Ram at the entrance to the city.
www.bikemex.com /Israel/Jerusalem   (558 words)

  
 Jerusalem is Israel's Forever !
Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the seige is against Jerusalem,it will also be against Judah.
For His purpose, God has chosen Israel to be a Light to the nations.We have recieved God's revelation [BIBLE] to mankind from the Jewish people.
There is a showdown coming soon over Jerusalem that will involve all the nations of the earth.The script was written long ago.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Hills/5896   (1055 words)

  
 Israel Economy
Israel National News (IsraelNN.com) Israel's gross domestic product is soaring at what promises to be 5.1percent rate of...
Avi Primor, formerly Israel's ambassador to Germany, is the president of the Israeli-German Chambe...
Parliament rejects Bahrain government’s decision to end economic boycott of Israel
archive.wn.com /2005/10/17/1400/israeleconomy   (866 words)

  
 Freemasonry in Israel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Jubilee of the GL of Israel (1953-2003) - Ephraim Fuchs
Jerusalem - Symbolic Cradle of Freemasonry - Leon Zeldis
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www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/9991   (876 words)

  
 Factmonster Search: jerusalem, israel
Jerusalem, Latin Kingdom of, feudal state created by leaders of the First Crusade (see Crusades) in...
Bene Israel or Beni Israel [Heb.,=sons of Israel], Jewish community of India, living mostly in and...
Israel [as understood by Hebrews,=he strives with God], according to the book of Genesis, name...
www.factmonster.com /search.php3?query=Jerusalem,+Israel&x=20&y=15   (130 words)

  
 Ohr Somayach - > Israel And Jerusalem > / Israel & Jerusalem
Exploring the FOUR Jewish Quarters of Jerusalem's Old City by Rabbi Yakov Goldman O.B.M. Victory is Jerusalem
On the 28th of Iyar, the prophet Shmuel passed away - on the 28th of Iyar, the old city of Jerusalem was recaptured in the Six Day War.
Jerusalem as the focal point of the Jewish People by Rabbi Pinchas Kantrovitz
ohr.edu /yhiy.php/israel_and_jerusalem   (214 words)

  
 Virtual Jerusalem - Jewish life, Israel, Judaism, News and More
Virtual Jerusalem - Jewish life, Israel, Judaism, News and More
Israel is not prepared to handle threats from Iran [missiles and potentially nuclear weapons] because the government headed by Ehud Olmert is holding back form its armed forces the requisite funding...
Should Israel give land to Syria in exchange for a peace agreement?
www.virtualjerusalem.com   (92 words)

  
 News & Views, Politics and Military Analysis from Jerusalem, Israel
As we know, in order to understand what is happening in Israel today, it is vital to listen carefully to what the Palestinian leaders are saying, especially in Arabic.
In contrast, anyone who considers the uprooting and destruction--which in fact were intended only to rebuff international pressures for a few months and to distract attention from personal corruption--as a wise and humanistic step, is considered a moderate.
He had been dragged out of his taxi in east Jerusalem by a Palestinian mob and was beaten and stabbed to the edge of death.
gamla.org.il /english/index.htm   (1085 words)

  
 Flowers Jerusalem, Discount Flower Delivery Jerusalem Israel florists
Whenever you are sending flowers to Jerusalem with FloraQueen it’s like you entered the florists on your local main street.
FloraQueen works with handpicked Jerusalem florists, chosen for their commitment to provide the highest quality, freshest flowers at very competitive prices.
Since FloraQueen takes no commission on orders from our Jerusalem florist members, you can be sure that you always get more flowers for your money.
www.floraqueen.com /Sending-Flowers/Israel/city.asp?cccity=0216,Jerusalem   (929 words)

  
 Petra Cave Jerusalem Israel
Saleh was born here in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Another very popular treasure gift from Israel that you'll find at Petra Cave is a set of six "Hebron" glasses.
Just call Saleh or Hassan and negotiate a price over the phone, arrange payment (they take all credit cards) and your purchase will be on its way today.
www.go-israel.com /regions/east_to_the_capital/petra.html   (912 words)

  
 Live Western Wall Camera at Aish
We respect you privacy and never sell or rent our subscriber lists.
Our World Center is located in Jerusalem, directly opposite the Western Wall.
Aish.com, One Western Wall Plaza, POB 14149, Old City, Jerusalem 91141, ISRAEL
www.aish.com /wallcam   (322 words)

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