German Colony
District of Jerusalem
Jerusalem - Israel

Valley of Rephaim

Valley of Rephaim -. A valley descending southwest from Jerusalem to the Valley of Elah below, it is an ancient route from the coastal plain to the Judean Hills, probably named after the legendary race of giants.

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Geography of Jerusalem, Hebrew Bible valleys

Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem

In approximately 701 BCE, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, attacked the fortified cities of Judah, laying siege on Jerusalem, but failed to capture it (it is the only city mentioned as being besieged on Sennacherib's Stele, of which the capture is not mentioned).

Located at 31.7683, 35.2137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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8th-century BC conflicts, Ancient Israel and Judah, Sieges of Jerusalem, Battles involving Assyria

German Colony, Jerusalem

The German Colony is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, established in the second half of the 19th century by members of the German Temple Society. Today the Moshava, as it is popularly known, is an upscale neighborhood bisected by Emek Refaim Street, an avenue lined with trendy shops, restaurants and cafes.

Located at 31.7632, 35.2211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Templer settlements, History of Jerusalem, Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem, Populated places established in the 19th century

Ketef Hinnom

Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem, adjacent to St. Andrew's Church, now on the grounds of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center. The site consists of a series of rock-hewn burial chambers based on natural caverns. In 1979 two tiny silver scrolls, inscribed with portions of the well-known apotropaic Priestly Blessing of the Book of Numbers and apparently once used as amulets, were found in one of the burial chambers.

Located at 31.7689, 35.2254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Classical sites in Jerusalem, Ancient sites in Jerusalem

Mishkenot Sha'ananim

Mishkenot Sha’ananim was the first Jewish neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, on a hill directly across from Mount Zion. It was the first area of Jewish settlement in Jerusalem outside the Old City walls, also known as the New Yishuv.

Located at 31.7714, 35.2243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1861, Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem, Buildings and structures in Jerusalem

St Andrew's Church, Jerusalem

St Andrew’s Church, Jerusalem, was built as a memorial to the Scottish soldiers who were killed fighting the Turkish Army during World War I, bringing to an end Ottoman rule over Palestine. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland.

Located at 31.7688, 35.2254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in Jerusalem, Military of Scotland, British military memorials and cemeteries, 1927 establishments in Mandatory Palestine, Religious buildings completed in 1930, 1927 in Scotland, Mandatory Palestine, Israel–United Kingdom relations

Shira Hadasha

Kehillat Shira Hadasha (שירה חדשה "new song") in Jerusalem was founded in 2002 by a group of Jerusalem residents, including Tova Hartman. Its website describes its purpose as the creation of "a religious community that embraces our commitment to halakha, tefillah and feminism" in response to "the growing need of many religious women and men to readdress the role of women in the synagogue.

Located at 31.7662, 35.2217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hebrew words and phrases, Judaism and women, Synagogues in Jerusalem, Modern Orthodox synagogues, Independent minyanim

Emek Refaim

Emek Refaim is the main street of the German Colony, a neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel. It takes its name from the biblical Valley of Rephaim which began its descent from Jerusalem here.

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Streets in Jerusalem, History of Israel, Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem

Shalem Center

The Shalem Center is a Jerusalem research institute that supports academic work in the fields of philosophy, political theory, Jewish and Zionist history, Bible and Talmud, Middle East Studies, archaeology, economics, and strategic studies. The center's request to be allowed to open a college was accepted in January 2013, and it will open an academic institute offering Bachelor's degrees in October 2013.

Located at 31.7659, 35.2169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Research institutes in Israel, Political research institutes

Talbiya

Talbiya or Talbiyeh, officially Komemiyut, is an upscale neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel, located between Rehavia and Katamon. It was built in the 1920s and 1930s on land purchased from the Greek Patriarchate. Most of the early residents were affluent Christian Arabs who built elegant homes with Renaissance, Moorish and Arab architectural motifs, surrounded by trees and flowering gardens.

Located at 31.7667, 35.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places established in the 1920s, Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem

Hartman High School

Hartman High School (officially Charles E. Smith Experimental High School for Boys) is an Orthodox Jewish religious high school in Jerusalem, Israel. The school, affiliated with the Shalom Hartman Institute, is located in Jerusalem's German Colony. It has a student population of 350 in grades 7-12. The principal of the High School is Zvi Yanai, and the principal of the Middle School is Shaul David. Hartman describes its educational philosophy as a "dual embrace of tradition and tolerance.

Located at 31.7665, 35.2175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Jerusalem

Van Leer Jerusalem Institute

The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is an academic institute in Jerusalem established in 1959 by the Van Leer family of the Netherlands. The Van Leer Institute is a center for the interdisciplinary study and discussion of issues related to philosophy, society, culture and education. The goals of the institute are to enhance ethnic and cultural understanding, ease social tensions and promote democratic values through academic research, public policy analysis, advocacy and civil society projects.

Located at 31.77, 35.2153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Research institutes in Israel, Philosophy institutes

Montefiore Windmill

The Montefiore Windmill (less-commonly known as the Jaffa Gate Mill) is a landmark windmill in Jerusalem, Israel. Built in the Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood in 1857, which was then in Ottoman-ruled Palestine, it was designed as a flour mill. The windmill serves as a small museum honored and dedicated to the achievements of British Jewish banker and philanthropist Moses Montefiore. It was restored in 2012 with a new cap and sails in the style of the originals. The mill can turn in the wind.

Located at 31.7715, 35.2242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Windmills in Israel, Museums in Jerusalem, Tower mills, Industrial buildings completed in 1857, Grinding mills in Israel, Buildings and structures in Jerusalem, Mill museums, Visitor attractions in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Theater

The Jerusalem Theater is a center for the performing arts in Jerusalem, Israel. The theater opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall (home of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra) with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theater with 110 seats. Changing art exhibits are held in the main foyer and other spaces in the building, and a restaurant and bookshop operate on the ground floor.

Located at 31.7689, 35.2156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Israeli orchestras, Symphony orchestras, Theatres and concert halls in Israel, Jerusalem culture, Buildings and structures in Jerusalem, Visitor attractions in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Music Centre

The Jerusalem Music Centre is an institute for musical education in Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem, Israel. The centre helps young Israeli musicians to develop their talents through multi-annual programs and courses, master classes, and performances. The centre also hosts musical events for the public, including concerts, workshops and seminars.

Located at 31.7713, 35.2245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Music in Jerusalem, Education in Jerusalem, Music schools in Israel

Baka, Jerusalem

Baka is a neighborhood in southern Jerusalem, Israel. The official name is Geulim, which is mainly used on road signs. Baka is bounded by Talpiot to the south, Mekor Chaim to the west, the Greek Colony and German Colony to the northwest, and Abu Tor to the east.

Located at 31.7592, 35.2208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem

Greek Colony, Jerusalem

The Greek Colony is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel, bordering the German Colony and Katamon.

Located at 31.7613, 35.2135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Jerusalem

Pelech (School)

Pelech is a high school for religious girls located in the Baka neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel. Alice Shalvi, a British-born professor of English literature at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is credited with turning the school into one of Jerusalem's most prestigious high schools.

Located at 31.7574, 35.2172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Jerusalem, Buildings and structures in Jerusalem, Education in Israel, Orthodox Jewish schools for women

Jerusalem Railway Station

For other stations in Jerusalem, see Jerusalem Malha Railway Station and Jerusalem Binyanei HaUma Railway Station. Jerusalem Railway Station
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Located at 31.7668, 35.2247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Israel, Railway stations opened in 1892

Jerusalem Khan Theatre

The Jerusalem Khan Theatre is the only repertoire producing theatre in Jerusalem. The theatre is located near the Jerusalem Railway Station, in an old caravanserai building.

Located at 31.7685, 35.2246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres and concert halls in Israel, Jerusalem culture, Visitor attractions in Jerusalem

Shalem College

Shalem College is Israel's first liberal arts college, located in Jerusalem, Israel. It was established in January 2013, following accreditation by the Council for Higher Education in Israel. A private, undergraduate degree-granting institution, Shalem College will pioneer the use of a required core curriculum for all students.

Located at 31.7621, 35.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Colleges in Israel

Caiaphas ossuary

The Caiaphas ossuary is one of twelve ossuaries or bone boxes, discovered in a burial cave in south Jerusalem in November 1990, two of which featured the name "Caiaphas". The especially beautiful ossuary is twice inscribed "Joseph, son of Caiaphas" and held the bones of a 60-year-old male. The limestone ossuary measures c. 37 cm high by 75 cm long and is housed in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

Located at 31.7586, 35.2286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeology of Israel, Ossuaries

Menachem Begin Heritage Center

The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Located at 31.7692, 35.2257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums established in 1998, Museums in Jerusalem, Archaeological museums in Israel, Biographical museums in Israel

Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is a cinematheque and film archive in Jerusalem, Israel. The Jerusalem Cinematheque was founded in 1973 by Lia van Leer. It was originally located in Beit Agron in the center of Jerusalem. A new building overlooking the walls of the Old City was opened in 1981 with the financial support of the Ostrovsky Family Foundation, the Jerusalem Foundation, the Van Leer Foundation, and private donors.

Located at 31.7699, 35.2261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Film archives, Archives in Israel, Cinemas and movie theatres in Israel, Buildings and structures in Jerusalem, Visitor attractions in Jerusalem

Liberty Bell Park

Liberty Bell Park, is a park in Jerusalem containing a replica of the Liberty Bell from which it gets its name. It is located near the Talbiyeh, German Colony, and Yemin Moshe neighborhoods. Founded in 1976 to celebrate the USA's bicentennial and covering 9 acres, it is the most popular park in the city. It include sports facilities, a picnic area, a 1,000-seat amphitheater, a music corner and areas for exhibitions, folk dancing and performances.

Located at 31.7703, 35.2228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Parks in Jerusalem