3/22/2012

尋見古老的耶路撒冷

耶路撒冷擁有悠久的歷史, 要了解她的歷史, 可以從以下幾個地方開始 : 

1. 大衛城

2. 耶路撒冷考古公園

3. 洛克菲勒考古博物館

4. 聖地博物館

5. 大衛塔



還有收藏了國際知名死海古卷的以色列博物館, 她在聖地博物館旁邊, 位於新城之中. 

其餘1 2 3 5 四個地方均在耶路撒冷舊城附近, 步行皆可到達.  





耶路撒冷郵報 22/3 報導 :

http://www.jpost.com/Travel/AroundIsrael/Article.aspx?id=262962 

Top 5: Archaeology experiences in Jerusalem

By LOREN MINSKY/ ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM
03/22/2012 12:57

With such a rich and fascinating history, there's no shortage of historical sites to check out in Jerusalem.

Tower of David By iTRAVELJERUSALEM
With its long and turbulent history, Jerusalem is a fascinating place for those interested in archaeology. Below are just some of the top archaeology hotspots to get you started.

1. City of David 



The City of David is believed to be where King David laid the foundations for the city of Jerusalem around 1000 BC. Situated deep below ground in the Arab village of Silwan outside the Old City’s Dung Gate, the City of David holds the remains of the once-grand citadel where a dynasty of Judean kings once ruled.

Visitors will enjoy the tours that reveal up-to-date archaeological finds, and end at the Gihon Spring, where according to tradition Solomon was anointed king. Don’t miss out on wading through the waters of the 2,700-year-old Hezekiah’s Tunnel.

Address: Silwan, east Jerusalem
Phone: (02) 626-2341 

2. Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center 



Adjacent to the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park features remains of the various periods throughout Jerusalem’s history. The Davidson Center in the Park offers computerized virtual models and films and provides context to the findings.

Bear in mind that guided tours of the Park and the virtual models must be reserved in advance.

Address: Temple Mount Excavations, Old City
Phone:  (02) 627-7550
 
3. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum



The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum is found in a beautiful building housing a brilliant collection of antiquities unearthed in the Holy Land during the British Mandate period.

The artifacts are displayed chronologically, the oldest dating back two million years. Some of the more exciting finds include original 8th-century wooden panels from the al-Aqsa Mosque and 12th-century marble lintels from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Israel Museum runs a shuttle to the Museum and a guided tour on Mondays and Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Address: 27 Sultan Suliman Street
Phone: (02) 670-8011

4. Bible Lands Museum 



Situated in the heart of Museum Row in Givat Ram, the Bible Lands Museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore the history of the cultures of the Bible. The museum’s galleries display thousands of artifacts documenting the various peoples that occupied the region in Biblical times, including the Canaanites, ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Persians and Philistines.

Objects on display include coins, idols, pottery, weapons, statues, seals and documents. The Museum offers several fun and educational tours and programs for children.

Address: 25 Granot Street, Givat Ram
Phone: (02) 561-1066

5. Tower of David 



The Tower of David, also known as David’s Citadel, rests on the ruins of fortifications made by David, the ancient King of Israel. Today’s tower, located near the Jaffa Gate to the Old City, was originally built in the second century BC to strategically strengthen the city’s defenses and was destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly over the following centuries.

The Tower of David brings to life Jerusalem’s history and offers exhibitions and activities for all ages. Its courtyard houses significant archaeological ruins, some dating back almost 3,000 years.

Address: Jaffa Gate, Old City
Phone: (02) 626-5333

iTravelJerusalem.com is a new online international travel portal offering all the latest information on things to doplaces to eat and places to stay in Jerusalem.


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用 ANDROID 手機可以收聽到 40 - 50 個以色列電台廣播. 

GOOGLE PLAY 連結 : 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.localradiofree.israel&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5sb2NhbHJhZGlvZnJlZS5pc3JhZWwiXQ.. 


3/19/2012

在黑暗中奔進

不知身在何方, 
不知要往那裡去, 
不知還有多遠,
不知走了多久 

不知前面有甚麼, 
不知四週是甚麼, 

每一步, 
每一程, 
每一刻, 
只靠那身旁的嚮導, 

生來瞎眼的 Richard Bernstein,
完成了十七次的馬拉松賽事. 





3/18/2012

追蹤安息日電梯


15/3 耶路撒冷郵報報導 : 

按照猶太人安息日的律例, 他們不能啟動或停止任何機器因此, 於猶太節期或安息日時, 居於高層大廈的電梯使用者, 要像無盡期的等候那每一層均停留, 開門, 關門的電梯.

一位年輕的發明家, 提出於電梯門上擺放一個時間顯示器, 提示使用者電梯將來到的時間, 叫人得知電梯將於甚麼時候抵達. 在這漫長的等候中, 得著盼望.

這裝置由一位24歲的青年人Shlomo Friedman構想出來, 已經得到拉比們的認可, 適合安息日條例.

該電子設備將於中國生產, 並已經在美國及以色列取得註冊. Friedman 認為這個產品在兩地有很大的市場潛力

愛恩斯坦手稿不日網上公佈


14/3 耶路撒冷郵報報導 : 

八萬份存於希伯來大學的愛恩斯坦手稿, 將在未來十二個月, 
被掃瞄成數碼文件而公諸於世. 一位教授指出, 這是一份難以估計價值的資產. 

愛恩斯坦是一位德裔猶太人物理學家.1918年希伯來大學成立, 他是創辦人之一, 也是首屆的校董. 

他的遺囑指定把自己的一切手稿, 共八萬多頁, 
全數捐予希伯來大學. 

計劃完成後, 人們不單可以看到他在科學上的成就, 
也可得知他的政治觀點, 家人關係以及日常的生活點滴等得. 


JP http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=212095

3/08/2012

耶路撒冷舊城在飄雪





攝於 2012 年 3 月2 日上午 8 時 

http://youtu.be/4Ubw9dd9W3Q


地中海發生 3.7 級地震


耶路撒冷郵報報導

星期日 (4/3) 期間, 地中海發生 3.7 級地震
按美國地質調查局 (USGS) 網頁 顯示為 4.7 級.  

北以色列一帶均感受到震動, 暫未有任何傷亡報告
去年八月, 這區也曾有一次 4.2 級的地震.

  
3.7 quake was centered in Kinneret, Hula areas
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF03/08/2012 04:45

Tremor felt by residents of Metulla, Kiryat Shmona and Tiberias; police say no immediate reports of damage or injuries.By Joe YudinThe epicenter of an earthquake felt across northern Israel Sunday was in the Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and Hula area, the Geophysical Institute of Israel (GII) stated.

With a 3.7 impact on the Richter scale, the earthquake was felt by residents of Metulla, Kiryat Shmona and Tiberias. Police said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck in August 2011, and was felt in various parts of the country.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

At the time, the GII confirmed that the epicenter of the quake was in the Mediterranean Sea, some 40 kilometers west of Binyamina. The institute received reports from people who felt the quake in Haifa, Afula, Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Kibbutz Nativ.

Another earthquake struck earlier that year in April, although that tremor did not register on the Richter scale.

In July, National Economic Council chair Professor Eugene Kandel said that Israel was not financially ready to cope with the aftermath of a large earthquake, Army Radio reported.

I don’t recommend to anyone to rely on the government in such a scenario,” Kandel said.