Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Jerusalem, Israel
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4 km
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Experience Jerusalem in Israel in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in JerusalemIndividual Sights in JerusalemSight 1: Tomb of Simeon the Just
The Tomb of Simeon the Just or Simeon the Righteous is an ancient tomb in Jerusalem. According to scholarly consensus, based on an in situ inscription, it is the 2nd-century CE burial site of a Roman matron named Julia Sabina. However, according to a medieval Jewish tradition, is believed to be the burial place of Simeon the Just and his students. It is located adjacent to the Cave of the Minor Sanhedrin in the Shimon HaTzadik settlement within the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.
Sight 2: Palestinian national theater / Al-Hakawati
The Palestinian National Theatre or El-Hakawati Theatre is a Palestinian-owned theatre in Jerusalem's American Colony neighbourhood, near New Orient House. The theatre has been serving to actively encourage and promote Palestinian artistic and cultural activities and collaborates with the Palestinian ministry of culture, several United Nations organisations, and a wide range of local and international NGOs.
Sight 3: חוט של חסד
Chot Shel Chesed Institutions is an organization that manages a number of Breslovian yeshivot for repentant Jews in Jerusalem, as well as projects for the dissemination of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, and the organization of trips to the graves of righteous people in Israel and Eastern Europe.
Sight 4: ישיבת מיר
The Mir Yeshiva, known also as The Mir, is an Orthodox Jewish yeshiva in Beit Yisrael, Jerusalem. With over 9,000 single and married students, it is the largest yeshiva in the world. Most students are from Israel and the United States, with many from other parts of the world such as Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Switzerland, Argentina, Australia, Russia, Canada and Panama.
Sight 5: שטיבלך מאה שערים
Shtiblach Mea Shearim is a shtiblach prayer complex located in the heart of the market in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Sight 6: תולדות אברהם יצחק
Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok is a Hasidic group located in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood. It is an offshoot of the Hasidic group Toldos Aharon, which is in turn an offshoot of Shomer Emunim. It is led by its Rebbe, Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Kohn.
Sight 7: Ticho House
Ticho House is a historical home in Jerusalem, now a memorial house administered as part of the Israel Museum and also hosting temporary exhibitions, which also houses an Italian café. It was one of the first homes built outside the Old City walls in the 19th century.
Sight 8: שטיבלאך זכרון משה
The Zichron Moshe Synagogue, or Stieblach Zichron Moishe, is the common name for the main synagogue "Ohalei Yaakov" in the Zichron Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem.
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