3/27/2012

900 人已報名參加埃及總統選舉


埃及將於5月份舉行總統大選, 填補前總統莫巴拉克下台帶來的空缺.

雖然擁有長 5000 年的歷史, 埃及在民主制度上卻是新生嬰孩. 過去只有三個埃及人曾經參加總統選舉.

在全國八千萬人口中, 只要取得3萬個簽名, 即全民的 0.038%, 便可向當局提出參選的申請.

至今已經有來自社會不同的階層, 多達 900 人報名.

埃及基督徒要選出新領袖



擔任埃及一千二百萬科普特正教基督徒領袖 Pope Shenouda III 上星期六 (17/3) 去世, 他終年88 , 在位長達 40 .

教會議會將從其110 位成員中, 選出三位候選人, 交付一個傳統而特別的方法 : 由一位蒙眼的小孩, 以抽籤方法決定新的領袖人選.

新的教宗不單而面對埃及的政治巨變, 也要尋找教會的未來路向. 埃及基督徒佔人口十分之一, 教會長期受著逼害和歧視, 人民革命以後, 情況仍沒有改善.

縱使教內有聲音要求新任教宗要更多站出來發聲表達意見, 卻不贊成對拒. 教內比較多數的人, 同意前任的溫和路線

3/22/2012

猶太人上耶路撒冷過逾越節





從橄欖山看見群眾上
耶路撒冷過逾越節 - 攝於 1911 年 

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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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.