Ha’Kiriyah – Tuesday,
July 16, 2019
Jerusalem’s Capital
Hill is not just home to the Knesset and the Supreme Court. How did a kever
tzaddik and one of Israel’s best urban bird observatories become the Knesset’s
neighbors? What does the Supreme Court have to do with an airstrip in the
Valley of the Cross? Walk through the rose gardens and hear stories about
Israel’s environment and the grassroots movement that brought recycling to
Jerusalem.
Meet at the corner of
Eliezer Kaplan and Ruppin Sts, at the clock on that corner (across the way from
the Israel Museum) at 4:00pm. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person. RSVP
with guide Miriam Simon 054-521-6933. www.miriamsafiratours.com
Ein Kerem – Thursday,
July 18, 2019
In the alleys of this
village Jerusalem neighborhood that’s important to Jews, Christians, and
Muslims, are the stories of forbidden love, a messiah’s tea time, a youth village,
courageous Yemenites and more. Understand why it has inspired thousands through
the centuries including religious pilgrims and artists.
Meet at the bus stop
of the intersection of Ein Kerem and HaMaayan Sts, next to Karma Café, across
from the parking lot and bathrooms (corner of HaOrev Alley), at 4:00pm.
The tour is over two hours.
60 NIS/person. RSVP
with guide Miriam Simon 054-521-6933. www.miriamsafiratours.com