Taxation Museum

32, Rehov Agron, displays the history of taxation in Israel and the Diaspora. Open Sun., Tues. & Thurs. 1--4 pm Mon., Wed., and Fri. 10 am-12 pm Free.

Temple Mount

A walled area within the city's own walls; it marks the site of Solomon's Temple. The Mount is topped by Al-Aksa Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine after Mecca and Medina. The Dome of the Rock, also known as the Mosque of Omar, is built on the spot where Abraham is said to have prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac, as well as where Mohammed is believed to have ascended to Heaven.

Tekoah

Jewish settlement on border of Judean desert and Judean Hills, 7 km. South of Bethlehem and 2 km. south-west of Herodion. On site of Biblical Tekoah - birthplace of Ira Ben Ikesh (one of the heroes of David) (Samuel II, 23, 26) and of the Prophet Amos (Amos 1, 1) A city fortified by Rehoboam (Chronicles II, 11, 6). In Shivat Zion days the citizens of Tekoah helped to build the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3, 5); involved in the wars of the Hasmoneans and in the revolt against Rome; Medieval remains, water channels stone pillars etc.

Third Wall Remains

(off Nablus Road at the entrance of the American consulate): what's left of the third city wall (from Jaffa Gate to the West Jerusalem Russian Compound and back to this spot) thought to have been begun by Agrippa, in 41 CE, to enclose the city by then expanding beyond the northern walls.

The Ticho House

Ticho House was one of the first houses in Jerusalem built outside the Old City Walls. It was built in the second half of the nineteenth century by an Arab dignitary. Among its first occupants was the family of the notorious antiquities forger, Shapira (The house is described in the memoirs of his daughter Miriam Harry, La petite fille de Jerusalem.) Dr. Avraham Albert Ticho and his cousin Anna were born at the end of the last century in Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Dr. Ticho completed his medical studies in Vienna where he specialized in ophthalmology at the Rudolph Hospital. Anna began studying art at the age of fifteen also in Vienna. In 1912 Dr. Ticho was sent by the Frankfurt based organization Lema'an Tzion to open an eye clinic in Jerusalem. Anna followed him and the two were married in the same year. The Ticho House is open; Sun. Mon. Wed. Thurs. 10-17; Tues. 10-22; Fri. 10-14.

Tif'eret Yisra'el (Nissan Bak) Synagogue

Nissin Bak Synagogue was a monument to the triumph of perseverance and determination over bigotry and prejudice. In 1843, the European Chassidim did not have a synagogue of their own. Nissin Bak, a Chassidic resident of Jerusalem, was given a sum of money by the Grand Rabbi of Rhizin, Rabbi Yisrael Friedman. Nissan Bak bought a plot of land, but the Moslems refused to grant him permission to dig the foundation. Bak, who was from Austria, had not renounced his Austrian citizenship. He asked the Austrian Emperor to intercede on behalf of human decency and inter-religious tolerance. The emperor intervened and permission was eventually granted for the foundation.

Time Elevator Jerusalem
A Voyage to Jerusalem's Hidden Pasta

Time Elevator Jerusalem - a new and exciting simulator-based tourist attraction was formally opened at Beit Agron, a complex located in the heart of this ancient city. The Time Elevator Jerusalem, is an absorbing, educational, yet thrilling simulator ride through Jerusalem's rich 3000-year history. Star of Fiddler-on-the-Roof, Chaim Topol, plays the lead character Shalem who, amid crashing ceilings, splashing water, billowing smoke, stunning computer-generated animation and other special effects, leads us on a journey through Jerusalem's historic turning points; beginning with the city of David and ending in the 1967 Six-Day war. Among the show's numerous experiences, audiences witness the prophet Jeremiah's confrontation with King Zedekiah and relive the destruction of the First and Second Temples. They are then led through the Roman Conquest, the birth of Christianity and the emergence of Islam with its centuries-long rule over the Holy Land. Dramatic footage captures the establishment of modem-day Israel.
"The idea of the Time Elevator" explains Ori Yardeni-ITA's Director for Creativity, "is to provide visitors with a basic and chronologically well-ordered history of Jerusalem. This helps them place things in context as they visit the city's many historical sites. That's also why we strongly recommend The Time Elevator as the starting point to any tour of the city".
Visitors to Time Elevator will certainly not be disappointed with the half-hour extravaganza. Apart from the enthralling story line, the show's audio-visual systems represent state-of-the-art technology. For example, digitally captured video is streamed from computers onto 3 giant screens for unrivaled panoramic images. Surround-Sound is also piped into individual headsets for a superior audio experience. Tour operators will be happy to learn that these headsets also enable the show to be simultaneously heard in any one of 6-languages. Of course, the technological jewels of the attraction are the nine digitally controlled motion simulators. The product of Israeli technology ingenuity, these simulators are the finest to be found anywhere. They are capable of motion along six-axes, their movement is perfectly synchronized with the screen action, and, just as important, the intensity of motion can be raised or lowered to accommodate the old and the young, the adventurous or the more timid among us. For the very young, and those suffering from health ailments, static seats are available at the front of the theater.
The attraction is open daily, with a new show starting every 40 minutes.
Location: The Time Elevator is located in the heart of Jerusalem at the Nahalat Shiva neighborhood, just a two minute walk from Zion square. Opening hours: Sun. - Thurs: 09:00 - 21:30; Fri. and holiday eves: 09:00 - 15:30; Sat.: 09:30 - 21:30; The show runs every 40 minutes. Show times are: 09:00, 09:40, 10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00 15:40, 16:20, 17:00, 17:40, 18:20, 19:00, 19:40, 20:20, 21:00, 21:30 Please arrive 15 minutes before the show. Languages: The show is translated simultaneously into 6 Languages: Hebrew, English, Russian, French, German and Spanish. Please note: The show starts promptly on advertised time; we cannot guarantee seats for late arrivals! Children under the age of two are not allowed into the auditorium. For reservation, please fax Rotem Avrahami 02-6252228, or call 02-6252227.

Tisch Family Zoological Gardens

Visit a collection of rare animals in the new Biblical Zoo, native to the area and mentioned in the Bible or animals on the verge of extinction. Open Sun. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm; Fri. & holiday eves, 10am - 4.30pm; Sat. & holidays, 10 am-5 pm. Buses 26, 33, 99, or train from Tel Aviv. Call 02-6750111.

Tomb of Hulda the Prophetess

domed catacomb opposite Church of Pater Noster, Mt. of Olives. Key from officials at nearby mosque.

Tomb of Jehoshaphat

Kidron Valley, behind Absalom's Tomb. Large hewn alcove decorated with ornately carved frieze of acanthus leaves. 1st or 2nd centuries CE.

Tombs of the Kings

Saladin Street. Named erroneously as final resting-place of kings of Judah. Actually family tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene (in Mesopotamia) who came to Jerusalem in the 1st century CE and converted to Judaism. Contained 30 tombs hewn from rock and decorated with symbols of plenty. A rolling stone was used to block the entrance. A torch is necessary.

Tombs of the Prophets

supposedly Haggai, Malachi and Zechariah, also some later Greek scribblers. Located just off the Mount of Olives Road (from Pater Noster) leading to the Jewish Cemetery and Observation Point. (Use a torch.)

Tomb of the Patriarchs

This is the burial site of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah. Jewish tradition considers it to be the gateway to the Garden of Eden.

Tomb of Simon the Just

near Mt. Scopus Road, Sheikh Jarrah quarters. Tomb of 4th-century CE scholar, High Priest Simon. Jewish pilgrimages to tomb since 13th century.

Tomb of the Virgin

The Tomb of the Virgin is on a terrace on the western slope of the Mount of Olives. There, according to Christian tradition, the body of Mary, the mother of Jesus, was placed during her Dormition and until her Assumption into Heaven. At the end of the sixth century it is said that a church, which was destroyed and rebuilt several times, existed on the site. The crypt, in which the Virgin was placed for her Dormition, is partly dug out of the rock and served as a necropolis for family members of some of the Latin kings of Jerusalem, including Queen Melisanda, who died in1161 AD.

Tourjeman Post Museum

Tourjeman Post was the scene of fierce battles in the War of Independence (1947-1948). When Jerusalem was a divided city (1948-1967), the house was converted into an Israeli military outpost dominating the Mandelbaum Gate -- the only Israeli-Jordanian border crossing during that period. After the Six Day War (1967) the house was restored as a testimony to the struggle waged in Jerusalem. In 1983, the Tourjeman Post Museum was inaugurated by the Jerusalem Foundation. Display of Jerusalem, Divided City Reunited, in photographs, documents and audio-visual media, in a house, which served as a frontier post for 19 years. 1, Rehov Hel HaHandasa. Open: Sun. to Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Fee.

Tower of the Ascension

The most prominent landmark in the Mount of Olives area. From a rock in what is today a small Russian Orthodox Church, Mary watched Jesus ascend to heaven. John the Baptist's severed head was said to have been buried nearby. You can see Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from the top of the tower.

Tower of David

The Museum of the history of Jerusalem, housed in the Citadel, traces Jerusalem's eventful history using the most advanced museum technology. Open Sun.-Thurs. 10am-4pm; Fri., Sat. & holidays 10am-2pm. Inside Jaffa Gate 02-6265333.

Tower of Hippicus

From A.D. 41 to 44 Herod Agrippa I undertook to build the third wall, which also began at the Tower of Hippicus and crossed the Camp of the Assyrians to the north, as far as the octagonal Tower of Psephinus (Antiq. Jud. XIX, vii, 2; Bell. Jud. V, iv, 3). Traces of this tower were found at the northwest corner of the city, at the place where the Qasr Djaloud, or Tower of Goliath, was erected in the twelfth century.

Tower of the Storks

Northeast corner of Old City Wall. So named because storks once rested here during their yearly migrations.

Truman Research Center

Founded in 1965, the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace enjoyed the personal support of former United States President Harry S. Truman. The Institute supports major studies on the history, politics, and social development of the non-Western world, with particular emphasis on the Middle East. There are four regional research units- Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East -plus the Minerva Center for Human Rights and the Modernization and Comparative Civilizations Unit. The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel.

Tzorah

Near Kibbutz Tzorah in the foothills of the Judean Hills, near Beit-Shemesh -Tel Tzorah: site of Canaanite town mentioned in El Amarnah letters; during the time of the tribal settlements, it belonged to the tribe of Dan; birthplace of Samson (Judges 13, 2). Settled again in Shivat Zion and Byzantine periods.

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