Weekly Picture from Israel 170510

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Israel @ MEA – 20170510-(N277)—Art-in-Jerusalem—Gallery

Whilst walking in the back streets of Jerusalem, we discovered this delightful Art and Music Shop.  It had many interesting paintings, figurines, menorahs and musical instruments, including a kinnor (on the left) the Hebrew word for harp. In ancient times, this traditional Jewish musical instrument was commonly called a King David lyre because it was played by King David during his time and continued to be popular during the First and Second Temple periods. It is still one of the national instruments of the Jewish people.  The historian Josephus described the kinnor as having 10 strings, and played with a pick or plectrum.  There are references in the Book of Samuel and Kings showing David played the kinnor with his fingers only. The Bible mentions the kinnor 42 times.

Much to our disappointment, the shop was closed because it was already evening. We intend to visit this little gallery another time and next week, we will bring you a wonderful picture of a professional harp player in the alcoves of the Old City of Jerusalem.

So, when next in Jerusalem, check out this Mall—take a load off to see this fine mural and remember to try a tasty falafel and perhaps some ice-cream!
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Weekly Picture from Israel 170503

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Israel-©-MEA-20170503-(N74)–Art-in-Jerusalem-Murals on Buildings-2

Mural in the Mall:

This very large mural painting is situated in the Midrochav Mall along Ben Yehuda Street in the heart of downtown Jerusalem.  It was closed to vehicular traffic in 1983 and it is now a pedestrian mall lined with souvenirs, Judaica shops featuring ceremonial Jewish art, cafes and eateries. The Mall is named after the 19th century linguist Eliezer Ben Yehuda who is credited with reviving the Hebrew language for use in the State of Israel.

Street performers of all kinds are sprinkled throughout the Mall day and night, amidst  crowds of people walking or standing around. It was when we were sitting down at one of the many eating tables, that we noticed this mural. One of the favourite take-away foods in Western countries is the hamburger—however in the Middle East and especially in Israel, the most popular ‘fast-food’ is the famous falafel burger, comprising deep-fried balls made from chickpeas or flava beans and served with hummus and salad with flat or unleavened bread when it is wrapped within lafa or stuffed in a hollow pita bread.

Now, back to the mural. Looking up, we can see neighbours chatting, children playing, workmen busy while others are cleaning windows—all under the watchful eye of the dove flying around the top of the building. In the top-centre panel of the upper balconies, you will notice an arched window open to a background of other interesting buildings in Jerusalem. Below the mural itself and along the row of shop in the Mall, you will notice the Aldo sign. Aldo is well-known for its wide selection of dairy and non-dairy ice creams.

So, when next in Jerusalem, check out this Mall—take a load off to see this fine mural and remember to try a tasty falafel and perhaps some ice-cream!
Copyright exists in all the material on this website and is owned by Messianic Education Australia Ltd. unless otherwise explicitly stated. This copyright extends to the images, logos, layout and presentation styles as well as the text material.