No. 37 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. This afternoon (Saturday 8 Dec 2007), Rev Kjell Jonasson took our Australian delegation to visit the Mount of Olives, in East Jerusalem, just across from the Kidron valley, the deep ravine that Jesus knew so well. Here we took in the awesome view of the Old …
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme
No. 23 of 47. First published 8 Dec 2007. One of the most impressive church-based initiatives in Israel and the Palestinian Territories is EAPPI, the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel, associated with the World Council of Churches. Valentina Maggiulli, the EAPPI coordinator here in Jerusalem, joined us on some of our visits this …
A leisurely morning in the Old City
No. 14 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. This morning there were no formal responsibilities. For me, the day started with BBC World News and a scan of the Australian newspapers online. At 8.00 am we had our usual fullsome buffet breakfast (I had a modest continental breakfast followed by an immodest hot breakfast, …
Images of the Old City (2 of 2)
No. 9 of 47. First published 3 Dec 2007. More selected images I took from the Ramparts Walk around the Old City of Jerusalem today: 8. Ha Tsankhanim Rd, looking north-east from near New Gate, Old City ramparts: 9. Garden and houses in Christian Quarter, Old City, from rampart near New Gate: 10. Gardens and …
Images of the Old City (1 of 2)
No. 8 of 47. First published 3 Dec 2007. Here are some selected images I took from the Ramparts Walk around the Old City of Jerusalem today: 1. The Citadel of David, near Jaffa Gate, looking north: 2. Jaffa Rd looking north-east from rampart near Jaffa Gate: 3. Path on rampart walls, south of Citadel, …
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