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Jerusalem
The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is situated in the Judean Mountains between the northern edge of the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a holy city to the three major religions –Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The city has a population of 780,200 as of 2009.
1,227 Questions
How does the Dome of the Rock relate to Judaism?
The Dome of the Rock Shrine does not relate to Judaism. It relates to Islam.
The actual "rock" in the Dome of the Rock, is the considered by Jews to be the holiest part of the Temple Mount and therefore the holiest place in the world for Judaism. (However, since Jews believe that only the High Priest can visit such a holy site, Jews are forbidden by religious law to come any closer than the Western Wall.) The Shrine itself is a Muslim holy site.
What is the dist between Cyrene and Jerusalem?
The distance between Cyrene and Jerusalem is approximately 1,000 kilometers (about 620 miles) if measured in a straight line. However, the actual travel distance would vary depending on the specific route taken, which might include land and sea travel. In ancient times, this journey would likely involve multiple modes of transport and take considerable time.
Why is Jerusalem always in the news?
Jerusalem is a very high-tension city.
There is a lot of friction between the Palestinians, the Israeli-Arabs, and the Jews in Jerusalem over many things such as Building rights, Cultural differences, etc. Also - there have been many suicide bombings and terrorist attacks against the Jews in Jerusalem.
It is also the seat of the Israeli governemnt which has been in the news since the state of Israel was founded. Many high ranking politicians come to Jerusalem to speak at the Knesset (The Israeli House of Government).
What happened after Jerusalem fell?
Answer 1
they were surrounded by a newly arrived moslem army situation was at its worst, a warrior found was said to be the lance piered Kossuth's was seen as a sign that god was with them crusaders rallied and fought their way out.
Answer 2
Jerusalem has been conquered over 20 different times and razed to the ground on over ten distinct occasions. Without more specific information (such as who it fell to or in what year it fell) you will only have answers as unspecific and unhelpful as Answer 1.
How do you say 'it is finished' in Hebrew?
It depends on whether the noun being finished is masculine or feminine.
For example, if you're talking about a book (the hebrew word for book is masculine):
×–×” × ×’×ž×¨ (zeh nigmar)
If you are talking about work (the hebrew word for work is feminine):
×–×ת × ×’×ž×¨×ª (zot nigmeret)
Is the Karbala Located in Jerusalem?
Karbala is a city in Iraq, located about 100 km southwest of Baghdad.
Jerusalem is a city in Israel, located more than 850 km from Baghdad.
What israelite leader built Jerusalem?
None.
Jerusalem was a city built originally by Proto-Canaanites and developed by the Jebusites before the Israelites conquered the city and made it their capital.
What is the altitude of Jericho?
Lying about 250 m (820 ft) below sea level in the Jordan Valley, Jericho has a subtropical climate.
What is the capital of israel in the 900's BC?
Israel did not exist as a state until 1948!
In 1947, the British concluded that they could no longer manage Palestine and handed the issue over to the United Nations. On November 29, 1947, after much debate and discussion, the UN recommended the partition of Palestine into two states one Jewish and one Arab. The Jews accepted the UN resolution while the Arabs rejected it.
The British mandate over Palestine officially terminated on May 14, 1948 at midnight. Earlier in the day, at 4:00 p.m., David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the creation of the State of Israel and became its first prime minister. Longtime advocate of Zionism in Britain Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952) became Israel's first president. On May 15, 1948, the United States recognized the State of Israel as a nation and the Soviet Union followed suit the next day.
What is the distance from Iran to Jerusalem?
From the edge of Iran to Jerusalem is 1,050 miles direct flight path.
What is the Hebrews other name for Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has many Hebrew names. In fact, the Midrash says there are 70 names of Jerusalem - and that's in Jewish sources alone.
Here are some names:
- Salem/Shalem (Gen 14:18)
- Moriah (Gen 22:2)
- Jebus (Judges 19:10) -
- Yerushalayim - the most common name of the city in the Bible
- Rushalimum - Egyptian documents mention this name around 2000-1800 BCE.
- Urusalim - the name given to Jerusalem in the Egyptian Amarna letters, which date back to between 1388-1332 BCE.
- Ursalimmu - is how Sennacherib referred to the city in 701 BCE.
- Ir Ha'Emet (Zech 8:3) - City of Truth
- Kiryah Ne'emanah (Is 1:25) - Faithful City
- Kiriyah Aliza (Is 22:2) - Joyful City
- Gai Hizayon (Is 22:1) - Valley of Vision
- Ariel (Is 29:1) - Lion of God (This is also the name of a modern Israeli city.)
- Kiryat Hannah David (Is 29:1) - City of David's Camp
- Drushah (Is 62:12) - Desired one
- Gilah (Is 65:18) - Joy
- Tzur Hamishor (Jer 21:13) - The Rock of the Plain
- Neveh Zedek (Jer 31:22) - Dwelling of Righteousness
- Oholivah (Ezek 23:4) - My Tent is in Her
- Ir Ha'Elokeem (Ps 87:2) - City of G-d
Klilat Yoffi (Lam 2:15) - Encompassing Beauty
Why isn't Jerusalem part of Israel?
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It is understandable that Israel, being of holy significance to 3 major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and being one of the most fought-over and conquered pieces of land in the history of mankind, will spark a monsoon of debate, as to who owns what. But, the fact remains that the capital of Israel was proclaimed by the Israeli government in 1950 and this capital is Jerusalem. The issue is that in 1950, Israel did not have sovereignty over East Jerusalem because it was occupied by the Jordanian military as a result of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.
The issue that a lot of international groups have with the Israeli Declaration that Jerusalem is its capital is that the city defined by the Israelis as Jerusalem contains both de jure Israeli territory (West Jerusalem) and the de jure non-Israeli territory (East Jerusalem) which is owed, theoretically, to a Palestinian State under the current interpretation of UN Security Council Resolution 242. UNSC Resolution 478 crystallized the international stance on this issue. If Israel, like East Germany, claimed that half of a city was its operating capital (i.e. West Jerusalem - but East Berlin in the German case), many international observers would have fewer objections to recognizing it as the capital of Israel. However, as the official Israeli capital contains territory that is not technically Israeli, many organizations and countries prefer to treat Tel Aviv, a city that is unequivocally Israeli and the site of David Ben Gurion's Declaration of Independence, as the working capital. Therefore, all embassies in Israel are in Tel Aviv.
What was it like in first century Jerusalem?
Busy and still part of the Roman Empire. Rome had appointed Pontius Pilot as governor of the area called Palestine, of which Jerusalem was the center of activity. As was normal in Roman conquered lands, many non Romans were free to practice their own religions and conduct other internal affairs. As long as taxes were collected & paid to Rome & the peoples did not disrupt the power structure that Rome created, Rome did not vigorously interfere. In the case of Palestine, Rome had a local monarch such as King Herod, handle other affairs that did not conflict with Roman policy.
Why is Jerusalem an important pilgrimage site for jews?
Jerusalem is the the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5).
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals. Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall is the holiest site in Judaism.
It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.
Answer:As a result of the historical relationship between the Jewish people and Jerusalem, it was seen as an intrinsically holy city and a place where the Shechinah (God's presence) rested. Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, Jerusalem is seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem maYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem"; Isaiah 2:3. (NOTE: Zion is another name for Jerusalem.) Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual Exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from the Shechinah. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people and the Shechinah returning most visibly to Jerusalem.Answer
According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was TAKEN there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
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Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the original Jewish Temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people, Muslims, Jews, Christians, and everyone else should be welcome there, regardless of faith.
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Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are on the surface of the earth, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing.
The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137:
"By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion....". It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."
For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."
Will all nations turn against Israel?
no.
No? All nations are already turning against Israel. The United States is now joining those nations.
See these two articles:
http://townhall.com/columnists/DianaWest/2010/03/25/a_sudden_turn_against_israel
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7076431.ece
If you are curious to see what the Bible has to say on this subject, read the last few chapters of Zechariah.
Please note that the question requires a prophecy. Anyone answering it is speculating and cannot hold it to be true until it happens - unless they have a crystal ball.
