Jerusalem Travel Blog

The Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem today lies above the upper city of Jerusalem during Temple times–stop by the Wohl Archaeological Museum to see the remains of some of the beautiful mansions of the wealthy and upper class Jerusalemites of the Herodian period. Ancient synagogues are...

For the best view over the Old City of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives just can’t be beat.  But don’t think you drove up there just to take in the view. There’s enough history in this one spot to fill days of lectures, but since you’re lucky enough to be actually standing there...

If you’re on a family vacation in Jerusalem and have teenagers with you, don’t be scared !  Jerusalem is one of the best places to find activities that will entertain and even educate your teens. The Jerusalem Scavenger Hunt This is one of the most creative and fun activities in Jerusalem...

Jerusalem’s historic sites are amazing, but sometimes visitors want to get a taste of Israeli culture too.  Where to go to see the best art in Jerusalem? Israel Museum Jerusalem doesn’t have just one “art museum” – - there are many places to take in art in the holy city,...

Jerusalem has been a continuously inhabited city for thousands of years, fought over and ruled by many empires throughout history, so it stands to reason that there would be many layers to the city. Excavations in the Old City: Photo: Judy Lash Balint There are a few places in and around the Old City...

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of synagogues in Jerusalem. From the tiny neighborhood shtiebels to the palatial Belz Synagogue that stands out on the northern Jerusalem skyline.  But the oldest, and most unusual synagogue in the city is the Karaite Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Karaite...