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A beautifully painted synagogue built in 1901, the center of Israel's Syrian-Jewish community.
The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 1 Beer Sheba Street, in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. Established in 1901 by Syrian immigrants, the synagogue is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
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A picturesque old neighborhood of narrow lanes and courtyards, built starting in 1875. Nowadays it has a distinctive character that is both religious and hipster. On evenings before the High Holidays, "selichot tours" here take you between the various synagogues where Jews of all backgrounds are praying for forgiveness.
A multistory painting which depicts the world as seen from Jerusalem in "wide-eyed, childlike" form. Located on the wall of the Gerard Behar Center in Jerusalem. Cross to the north side of the street for a good view of the painting, with explanatory posts mounted in the sidewalk in front of you.
Built in 1925, this synagogue has a beautifully painted ceiling and interior. Even the outside doors have interesting metal carvings.
Illustrates the history of taxation and its connection to society over thousands of years in Israel and other historic Jewish communities. Exhibits are labeled in Hebrew, but a guide can give a tour in English. Recommended to call ahead of time to make sure it's open.
Gush Katif were the Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip between 1967 and their evacuation in 2005. This small museum tells the history of Jewish settlement in the Gaza region from a right-wing perspective.
A small patch of wetlands, with a concealed location where you can watch birds without disturbing them. Interesting birds are probably most frequent during the spring and autumn migrations. You are encouraged to bring bird food (seeds and so on) to spread in front of you to attract the birds to near you. Be quiet!