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Category Archives: Crusader
The Glass Half Full
July has arrived and with it the Hebrew month of Av. Traditionally thought of as a gloomy period because the first nine days are spent in mourning recalling the destruction of two temples, culminating with a 25 hour fast, I … Continue reading
Posted in ancient israelites, archeology, bible, Christianity, Crusader, figs, grapes, Herod, Jerusalem, Jewish, Jewish Quarter, land of israel, mosaic, motif, Roman, Rothschild, terroir, Uncategorized, wine
Tagged grapes, Moslem, New World, Old World, tradition, vineyards, wine, winemaking
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“If you hear that Caesarea and Jerusalem are both in ruins or that both are flourishing peacefully, do not believe it. Believe only a report that Caesarea is in ruins and Jerusalem is flourishing or that Jerusalem is in ruins and Caesarea is flourishing”. Talmud, Tractate Megilla 6a.
I am often asked where I most like to guide outside Jerusalem. With a country so varied and beautiful as Israel, it is not an easy question to answer, but undoubtedly one of my favourite spots is Caesarea and its surroundings. … Continue reading
Posted in aqueduct, art, Christianity, Crusader, Hannah Szenes, Herod, Jewish, Pagan, Roman, Rothschild, Sdot Yam, synagogue, Uncategorized
Tagged aqueduct, art, Caesarea, Christian, Crusdaer, Hannah Szenes, Herod, hippodrome, Jewish, pagan, Roman, roman theatre, rothschild, Sdot Yam, Synagogue
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