Gallery | Travel and Sites | Trip to Jerusalem: January 10-17, 2009

I went to the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, for a winter school. It was a great week and a great trip to an amazing, beautiful, ancient and special place.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Fri 16 Jan 2009 05:48:37 AM MST

A few of us spent a few hours on Friday afternoon exploring the amazing Church of the Holy Sepulcher, built on the hill where Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

Touring Ein Kerem

Touring Ein Kerem

Wed 14 Jan 2009 06:14:04 AM MST

On Wednesday afternoon, the school sponsored a short tour of a beautiful town in the countryside outside of Jerusalem. We explored historic churches, lovely gardens, and quiet Israeli life.

Touring the Old City

Touring the Old City

Sun 11 Jan 2009 02:44:20 AM MST

On Sunday after arriving, Rachel and I took a few hours to explore a bit of the Old City in Jerusalem. There were ancient relics, Roman-era ruins, Mosques, Churches, and Temples, and lots and lots of shopping.

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