Most importantly, the Jewish presence in the area of the Mt. of Olives, and throughout eastern Jerusalem, has grown significantly in recent years.

The Mount of Olives is located in East Jerusalem about a 20-minute walk east of the Old City. You can access the Mount of Olives at any time (although individual sites feature their own hours of ...

The peaks which comprise the Mount of Olives have played an integral role in the many battles for Jerusalem. Roman general Titus's 10th Legion camped there, as did the Crusaders in 1099 and the ...

The Mount of Olives (Har Hazeitim in Hebrew) in Jerusalem has been used as a Jewish cemetery for more than 3,000 years. Approximately 150,000 Jewish people are buried there including some of the ...

THE MOUNT of Olives dates back at least 3,000 years and has some 150,000 tombs. It is mentioned in biblical texts, and it is believed to be a major site for the days of the resurrection.

Reflections on the Mount of Olives [Har Ha’Zetim] By: Dan S. Septimus Along the borders of the new Jerusalem light-rail that travels from Hael H’Aver to Mount Herzl on the outskirts of East ...

Knesset to discuss Mt. of Olives cemetery security The 3,000-year-old cemetery suffers from rampant desecration of graves and violence against visitors. By MELANIE LIDMAN FEBRUARY 26, 2012 23:32 ...

The Israel Police on Monday said there had been no vandalism and “no rock attacks” on civilians at the Mount of Olives cemetery, which overlooks Jerusalem’s Old City, in two to three months ...

Jerusalem municipality, Council of Cemeteries, and Social Equality Minister launch initiative to educate all students about Jewish heritage. Mar 23, 2023 Red Mail Search ...

JERUSALEM—For the past 3,000 years, Jewish families have been bringing their dead to the Mount of Olives cemetery. A maze of hillside tombs, this graveyard is the holiest place for those in the ...

Israel; Mount of Olives Community Suffers Big Jerusalem Day Attack. By. Malkah Fleisher - 29 Iyyar 5772 – May 21, 2012. 1. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...