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Remembering Jerusalem Crafts For The Nine Days
The period of mourning for Jerusalem that is referred to as "The Nine Days" on the Jewish calendar is here, so lets add some meaning to this important time with some creative crafts! For those of us who live in Israel, and for whom the idea of Jerusalem is real, the crafts are a great…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am really hoping to get some time for some painting once again this summer, be it in sketchbook or on paper, I'll take either. Of course I'll share with you my progress, and really really hoping there will be something to share!…
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The Tomb Of The Son’s Of Hezir In Jerusalem
The Tomb of The Son's of Hezir, located in the Kidron Valley adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City, is actually historically correct (unlike the Tomb of Absalom and the Tomb of Zechariah that are neither tombs nor for those attributed!) and was teh burial cave for an important family of Kohanim, priests in the Holy Temple.…
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The Tomb Of Zechariah In Jerusalem
The Tomb of Zechariah, which is located in the Kidron Valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives is truly a stunning site. But please don't be disappointed to learn that Zechariah is not buried here. It was constructed apparently for someone else, who for whatever reason did not merit to have their name…
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The Tomb Of Absalom In Jerusalem
This past Passover holiday I finally had the chance to visit a spot previously only seen from the car, The Tomb of Absalom. Absolutely do include this in your next visit to Jerusalem's Old City, it is truly interesting! Located in the Kidron Valley, or Valley of The Kings, at the bottom of the Mount…
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Fields Of Red Poppies In The Kidron Valley, Jerusalem
Okay dear readers, here is another WOW moment that happened to me and my 13 year old son during our adventures in the Old City of Jerusalem this past Passover. While these amazing fields of red poppies in bloom in the Kidron Valley, just below the walls of the Old City, was something publicized on…
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The Historic Kidron Valley Below Jerusalem’s Old City
Circe 1900 Photo taken from Mount of Olives Cemetary looking down at group of Jews at The Tomb Of Absalom, with the wall of the Temple Mount In The Distance. On our Passover stay in the Old City of Jerusalem we at long last experienced so many amazing things we just never took the time…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday n!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Summer is such a wonderful time to delve into a new craft, or pick up a old beloved one, so do fit that into your busy schedule, and if you need an excuse, so go ahead and start thinking about decorations for the…
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Lovely Weeds On The Old City Jerusalem Walls
During our 11 night stay in the Old City of Jerusalem, one of my favorite sites was the Ramparts Walk, NOT TO BE MISSED! And of course, as a lover of things botanical, I just had to photograph some of the weeds growing on the ancient walls. And guess what, my daughter (who had to…
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The Ramparts Walk: A Walk On The Old City Jerusalem Wall!
Since yesterday was the 17th of Tammuz marking the beginning of the 3 week period of mourning for the destruction of the Jewish Temple, I am going to share with you some very lovely adventures from our stay in Jerusalem this past Passover week. So stay tuned for that all week long! One of my…
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What Is The Temple Mount? Can I Go There?
Entrance to The Temple Mount within the Muslim Quarter, Jewish Law forbids entrance by Jews, and in any case only Muslims are allowed entrance through this gate. The Temple Mount refers to the elevated plaza above the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem that was the site of both of The Jewish People's ancient temples. The first…
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The Kotel HaKatan, The Small Wailing Wall In Jerusalem
We are now in a period on the Jewish calander called "The Three Weeks" which is the 3 weeks leading up to the holiday called Tisha B'Av, The 9th of Av. The 9th of Av is a mandatory fast day (except for those under 12/13, elderly, ill or possibly just after birth) and is the…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Today is the 17th of Tammuz a minor fast day and the very sad day on the Jewish calendar that marks the beginning of a three week period of mourning the destruction of the Jewish Holy Temple not once but twice! Not really…
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Look Down: Beauty On The Garden Floor
This week I've been posting all things party, so this natural confetti seemed just right. I love bougainvillea, and truthfully while some may be annoyed by all the falling petals, I happen to think that they look gorgeous, and especially when they are a variety of colors! Here bougainvillea petals are mixed with fallen purple…
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Simple Cake Toppers From Supplies On Hand
Having just posted about our challenge trying edible printable cake icing, I just had to share with you once again my take on the whole cake decorating world, which is go simple! There are those who just love spending hours making a perfect and amazing looking cake, but that is not me, I have neither…
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Monogram Engagement Cookies With Printable Icing Sheets
Baking is now my teenage daughter's department, and she is doing a great job at it, sometimes too great in fact as I'm trying to avoid sugar. These monogram engagement cookies could be posted as a craft fail, but rather than be that harsh lets just say we (she, rather) learned a big lesson with…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Summer is in full swing, and the perfect time to get crafting, so don’t let the months pass you by, get those creative gears turning! i have been too busy to take my own advice, but shortly am leaving for our yearly summer…
