The Old City of Jerusalem is chock full of historical and religious places to visit and admire. Mosques, synagogues and churches can be found on every corner and when you take a step on any one of its cobblestone paths, you may be treading on tomorrow’s latest archeological discovery. Once you walk beyond the Old City walls, however, there is another Jerusalem just waiting to be explored. Montifiore’s Windmill Cross over the road from David’s Tower to the other side of the mountain. …More

The joys of gallery hopping are many: glasses of champagne to fete an exhibition’s opening; meeting fellow art enthusiasts; using your college art history requirement to discern influences and color schemes as you eye your next purchase—or at least whirr your way through the cocktail party circuit. A good jumping off point for getting acquainted with the Philadelphia art scene is the First Fridays series. As the name would suggest, the first Friday of every month, galleries open their doors for art …More

Today’s Jerusalem is a large metropolitan and modern city and people tend to forget that in fact Jerusalem is over three thousand years old. However, it is easy to take a trip back in time through the various archaeological digs and sites. Some places show visitors Jerusalem’s archaeological finds revealed through digs while others allow visitors to participate in digs. The Davidson Center The Davidson Center is located at the entrance to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park right next to the Old …More

The end of August can mean a variety of things to different people. To some it may mean that summer is ending, to others the beginning of a new year, but to Jerusalemites the end of August means the return of Hutzot Hayotser, the annual, international art fair held at the Sultan’s Pool. Hutzot Hayotser actually exists all year round; it’s a quaint lane right outside the Old City walls where local artists sell their beautiful creations and a great place to visit whenever you’re in Jerusalem. …More

The Old City sure looks different at night. Often visited during daylight hours because of its beautiful architecture and religious significance, the Old City is transformed for one week each summer by the Jerusalem Light Festival. The Festival, which just finished its third run, boasts 24 major artworks that deal with light in many different ways. These installations, created by internationally-renown artists, are coordinated for maximum viewing pleasure by one of five trails, each marked off by a different …More

Walking through the windy stone streets of one of West Jerusalem’s oldest neighborhoods, it’s easy to get lost. Luckily, in Nachlaot, it’s also easy to get found. Located just between the famous Mahane Yehuda open-air market and the upscale Rechavia neighborhood, Nachlaot is also a ten-minute walk from both the Central Bus Station, and downtown’s Ben Yehuda Street.  Nachlaot is known for its bohemian quality, its quaint beauty, and its harmonious though diverse population. You can …More