Jerusalem -- School-age
Jerusalem
Things to Know
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel
December 6, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
On May 14, 1948, U.S. President Harry Truman recognized the newly-declared State of Israel.
Jerusalem is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Jerusalem is a holy city for three of the world's main religions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Jerusalem is in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is surrounded on all sides by valleys. The east, west, and southern sides have steep valleys, those on the north are less pronounced. On the east side is the Judean desert which descends to the Dead Sea.
Climate
Jerusalem's temperatures in the winter cold rainy season are generally in 50s F/11-14 C with snow often making an appearance. In the long, hot summer temperatures reach the mid 80s F/high 20s C. Jerusalem enjoys relatively low levels of humidity, making it easier to tolerate the heat.
Plants And Animals
The University Botanical Garden of Jerusalem comprises more than six
thousand plant species, which were brought to Israel from all over
the world and are being preserved for the benefit and enjoyment of
the public.
Unofficially known as the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The zoological collection centers on two main themes: animals mentioned in the Bible and endangered species from around the world.
Jerusalem Holy Sites
(Wailing Wall)
On the western side of the Temple Mount is the last remains of the Second Temple and the most sacred Jewish site in the world.
Western Wall
Christian shrine situated what is believe to be the Hill of Golgotha.
Church of the
Holy Sepulchre
at the
Temple Mount
Land
Jerusalem is divided into three sections, the Old City, East Jerusalem, and New City (West Jerusalem).
Damascus Gate
The Old City
The Old City covers roughly 220 acres (one square kilometer). with surrounding walls and a total of 11 gates, but only seven are open.
The walls seen today around the old City were built by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman. Work began on the walls in 1537 and was completed in 1541.
There were other walls around Jerusalem. There was a wall built around the City of David. There was a Roman wall around the city. The wall around the Temple Mountt was built by Herod the Great around 19 BC. Throughout history different walls were built, showing the expansion of the city over time.
The Old City is a maze of narrow streets four ethic groups make up most of the Old City; Jewish, Christian, Armenian, and Muslim. The Old City is divided into four vaguely defined quarters. The Muslim quarter is the largest of the four. Within the Old City are most of Jerusalem's holy sites.
Old City Jerusalem
Jewish Quarter
East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem is considered the modern Arab section and is primarily residential. It extends eastward. It is close to the West Bank.
East Jerusalem
New City
The New City, sometimes called West Jerusalem, is the principal Jewish section. Parts of the New City are more than a century old, the New City has been built up since the establishment of Israel in 1948. It has seen a lot of development with government buildings, educational institutions, museums, and residential areas. It extends westward of the Old City.
Video
Things to Do
The Green Violinist by Marc Chagall color page
Dreaming With Marc Chagall
Remembering Jerusalem: A Tissue Paper Collage
Cut tissue paper in shapes - rectangles, semi-circles and leaves, then glue using a paintbrush with a mixture of water and glue<50/50) creating a picture recalling the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Sites to See
History
History, map, timeline, virtual reconstruction, and more.
Tower of David
Museum of the History of Jerusalem
A Virtual Tour of the Tower of David – Museum of the History of Jerusalem
Israeli Salad
Israeli Salad has no lettuce, it is a chopped salad of tomatoes of cucumbers (or dill pickles) then add what other food items you like; bell peppers, onions, pomegranate seeds, olives...
Israeli Salad
