Miriam – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
The last Hasmonean leader for the holiday is Miriam. Although she was never a ruler in her own right, Miriam did influence greatly her husband,…
Pisa in Jerusalem
I work for the Tower of David. I guide there, and translate materials for them, so I am interested in everything surrounding the Citadel and…
How Broad is the Broad Wall?
Today we marked the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tevet with a fast. According to tradition, on this day the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar…
Holey Walls
One of the most beautiful attributes of Jerusalem is the use of stones in building. Because stones are natural, the variance in the facings leads…
Israel by Leiah 