Jerusalem Hebrew - Yerushalaim Arabic Al-Quds
Israel's capital and largest city in both population and area, with 732,100 residents in an area of 126 square kilometers. Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism and the spiritual center of the Jewish people since the 10th century BCE. The city contains a number of significant ancient Christian sites and is considered the third-holiest city in Islam.A visit to Jerusalem, known as the "City of Gold", is indeed an unforgettable experience.
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Jerusalem Post
The Jerusalem Post is an Israeli daily English language broadsheet newspaper, founded on December 1, 1932, by Gershon Agron as The Palestine Post.
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Discover convenience and comfort at the Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza Hotel. Rising above the entrance to Jerusalem, Park Hotel is a gateway to the ancient treasures of this holiest city.
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The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, the name by which this large salt lake is commonly known, is one of Israel's unique geographical features and the lowest spot on earth. The Dead Sea, is about 9 miles from Jericho. It is 48 miles long - north to south and 10 miles wide at its widest point. Its area is about 360 sq. Miles; its maximun depth 1,310 feet.
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Jerusalem windmill gets to produce flour again
Historical mill built by Sir Moses Montefiore in 1857 comes back to life 151 years later.... More
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Hagia Maria Sion Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Jerusalem on Mt. Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate
"Jerusalem, all of gold; Jerusalem, bronze and light. Within my heart, I shall treasure your song and sight."
"Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" (Jerusalem of Gold) by Naomi Shemer
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List of mayors of Jerusalem
This is the list of Mayors of Jerusalem in chronological order.
Mayor Ehud Olmert (1993-2003) became Prime Minister of Israel in 2006.
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