Total Eclipse of the Moon as seen from Modi'in - 15th June 2011

Time: 21:18:48

Time :21:22:36

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Jaffa - An Ancient History - יפו העתיקה - May 2011

Jaffa rich in history, myth and legend. Is reputably the world's oldest port - established by  Japhet, the son of  Noah.  


Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of occupation throughout time. There amongst the stones of Jaffa lies the history of the people of this land and of those who came to conquer it.


Ancient Jaffa was renovated about 30 years ago and is now a residential area, tourist center and artist colony.

The Harbour - under renovation.

Yemenite Culture Museum - Gallery and Workshop

4000 years old, do they refer to the sign too?

Givat Hnanya - Abu Tor אבו טור - גבעת חנניה - Neighborhood of Jerusalem

Abu Tor  now renamed Givat Hnanya,  situated to the south of the old city of Jerusalem. 

Divided by the Armistice Line between the years 1948 to 1967.  

To the west, Abu Tor was governed by the Israelis, to the East, the Jordanians. 

Unified under Israeli rule, the neighborhood remains divided, now by a road between the Jewish quarter on the upper slopes of the hill and the Arab quarter on the lower slopes.  (Real Estate prices are high on either side).

View of  Jerusalem from Givat Hnanya (Abu Tor)

Thank you to  סַבְתָּא Sabina for inviting us to photograph her gracious home and gardens in
Givat Hnanya (Abu Tor);

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View from Givat Hnanya (Abu Tor), of Jerusalem

Jerusalem - Bird Observatory - התחנה לחקר ציפורי ירושלים - May 2011

The Jerusalem - Bird Observatory is a study and research center for the understanding of, and conservation of birds.

In this 5,000 square meters sanctuary, birds are monitored through a ringing and observation process.  Data on the migration, behavior and physical properties of the birds is collected and studied.

The JBO is Located in the center of Jerusalem and borders the  Knesset and the Supreme Court gardens,  Open to the public.. (see link below). 

View from the enclosed observation point

                    

Palestinian Warbler - caught in the nets, soon to freed...

See link to the official JBO site; http://www.jbo.org.il/English/jbo_about_us.htm

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