Jerusalem Scavenger Hunt

Jerusalem

Welcome to our tour of Jerusalem. We'll visit incredible places and memorable events, exchange important thoughts and opinions, and also learn some things along the way.

Created by Abby Pitkowsky, The Jewish Education Project

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Itinerary

IIn our hearts and prayers

Getting to Jerusalem - I

Ancient and modern

Before it was unified- Part I

Meet you at the Temple - ancient

Before it was unified- Part II

Meet you at the (remains of) the Temple - modern

It's so special, one name isn't enough

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IIn "reel" life

it wasn't always in Jewish hands

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let's eat aleady!

Home to different religions

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Getting to Jerusalem - I

Israel’s train system started in 1892 when the Turkish Ottoman Empire ruled what is now Israel

The modern line to Jerusalem opened in September 2018

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Getting to Jerusalem - II

The new train station in Jerusalem is called "Yitzhak Navon Station". Why do you think the station is named after him? Read below for your clue and answer below on the bottom left.

Yitzhak Navon יצחק נבון‎‎ was an Israeli politician, diplomat, and author. He served as the fifth President of Israel between 1978 and 1983. He was the first Israeli president born in Jerusalem and the first Mizrachi Jew to serve in that office.

Your opinion: what is one quality you think is important in a leader?

1 - Navon was an author and people like to read while on trains.

3 - It was a special way to show honor to Mizrachi Jews.

2 - Navon was the first President born in Jerusaem.

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Jerusalem wasn't always united - I

Songwriter Naomi Shemer wrote "Jerusalem of Gold" / "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" in May, 1967 for the Israeli Song Festival. She chose Shuli Natan to sing it. Shuli was unknown at the time and after performing this song, she became world famous.Three weeks after this song was published, the Six-Day war broke out, and this song really helped lift the spirits of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and became highly popular throughout the entire country.

Naomi Shemer

Shuli Natan

Click on "watch" to hear Shuli Natan sing "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav"

Your opinion: * What was your reaction to hearing Shuli sing? * Have you been to Jerusalem or seen pictures? * If you've seen pictures - what comes to your mind? * If you've been there - what stands out for you?

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Jerusalem - in song

About 50 years after Naomi Shemer wrote "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" another special song about Jerusalem was written by American Jewish reggae singer Matisyahu: "Jerusalem: Out of Darkness Comes Light." It's based on the well known Psalm 137:5-6, which is believed to have been written by the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian exile, expressing the strong desire of the Israelites to return to Jerusalem.

Matisyahu was Hareidi for a while, and then he wasn't. That's another story. The main point is - it's okay to change viewpoints!

Click on "Watch" to see and hear this song. Consider: * What stands out most for you about the music or the lyrics? * How does the message compare to Yerushalayim Shel Zahav?

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Jerusalem wasn't always united - II

David Rubinger was an Israeli photographer and photojournalist. The image on the left is his most famous - paratroopers after the Kotel was recaptured during the Six Day war in June 1967. Rubinger was born in 1924 and discovered his passion for photography while serving as a soldier in World War II and a girlfriend gave him a camera as a gift.

Israeli Paratroopers after the Kotel was captured during the Six Day War June 1967

How old was David Rubinger when he took this photo?

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Jerusalm wasn't always united - II continued

Your opinion:Imagine the thoughts that were running in their minds at this moment. Go around and share.

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Jerusalem - so special, so many names - I

Your thoughts: *What is the story behind your name (English or Hebrew) *Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? *What is your opinion why a place (or person) would have multiple names?

According to a midrash (Midrash HaGadol 46:8), Jerusalem is so special it has 70 names!

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Jerusalem - so special, so many names - I continued

You learned earlier that according to Midrash, there are 70 names for Jerusalem. Which of the 8 names on the wall do you think are Jerusalem? Test your instincts and click to find out!

Hammat

Ir HaTzedek

En Gannim

Ir David

Har HaKodesh

Beit Tappuach

Leshem

Tzion

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Jerusalem - so special, so many names - II

The glass plate on the right shows many of Jerusalem's 70 names. It was created at Susan's Place in Jerusalem.Susan's Place is a welcoming place for at-risk teens. They are taught to create beautiful glass work, ceramics and jewelry. They develop a sense of self worth and learn skills needed to find their place in society.

Your thoughts:Susan’s house is a place for teens who are having difficulties. *Who is someone you turn during a difficult time?

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Jerusalem wasn't always in Jewish hands

During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, and attacked 52 times. One of those times was by the Romans, who captured the city and destroyed the Temple, shown in this wall relief.

Which Roman soldier will take you to more information about Jerusalem? Click on them to find out!

Jerusalem - home to 3 major religions

Jerusalem is home to three major religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Select three people in your group to role play a conversation between these three boys sharing space in Jerusalem. Consider what is important to each.

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Jerusalem- home to 3 major religions II

Many Arabic words are used by Israelis either as every day words like Falafel and Hummous (suprised they're not Hebrew?) and slang. Take a look at the Arabic words below. * Try pronouncing them. * See if any are familiar.* Do a go around in your group and use the word in a sentence, i.e. we went swimming at the beach - it was sababa!

Different religions, different peoples, different languages. Like the welcome sign above, Hebrew, Arabic and English are seen and heard all over Jerusalem.

Ahlan – what’s up Yalla – let’s go! Habibi – my friend

Sababa - amazing Fadicha - a big mess up Dugri - speaking straight, honest

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Jerusalem- home to more than 1 People

Did you know ... almost 20% of Israel's entire Arab population lives in Jerusalem!

Although East and West Jerusalem were united over 50 years ago, the majority of East Jerusalem's population remains Arab. Many Arabic words are used by Israelis in everyday conversations like Falafel and Hummus (suprised they're not Hebrew?) Take a look at the Arabic words on the left. * Try pronouncing them. * See if any are familiar. * Do a go-around in your group and use the word in a sentence, i.e. we went swimming at the beach - it was sababa!

Ahlan – what’s up Yalla – let’s go! Habibi – my friend

Sababa - amazing Fadicha - a big mess up Dugri - speaking straight, honest

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Jerusalem - In "reel" life

Cinema City

Cinema City is a huge entertainment center with an indoor mall and 19 movie theaters. When it first opened in 2014, no movies were shown on Shabbat. Shortly after, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled movies would be shown on Shabbat.

Divide into two teams, Aleph & Bet.

BET: Consider 3 reasons why movies should not be shown in Jerusalem on Shabbat.

ALEPH: Consider 3 reasons why movies should be shown in Jerusalem on Shabbat.

1. Divide into 2 chat rooms 2. Discuss and decide on your reasons 3. Come back as a full group and share

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When a Jew prays, no matter where they are in the world, they traditionally face Mizrach, or East, the direction of Jerusalem. That's why many houses and synagogues have a Mizrach sign, like the one on the left, so people know where to face.

Jerusalem - Always in our prayers - I

What are the other 3 Hebrew words for North, South and West:

Tzafon Darom Ma'arav

Maariv Mincha Shacharit

L’malah L’matah B’emtza

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Jerusalem - Always in our prayers- II

Jerusalem is mentioned every time we recite Birkat HaMazon, the prayer after eating, sharing thanks and appreciation for food.

וּבְנֵה יְרוּשָׁלַיִם עִיר הַקֹּדֶשׁ בִּמְהֵרָה בְיָמֵינוּ. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, בּוֹנֵה בְרַחֲמָיו יְרוּשָׁלַיִם. אָמֵן.

And rebuild Jerusalem the holy city speedily in our days. Blessed are you God, who in your compassion rebuilds Jerusalem. Amen.

Your thoughts:1. What does a "rebuilt Jerusalem" mean to you today, without a Temple? 2. How do you appreciate those who prepare or deliver our food?

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Jerusalem - Meet you at the Temple (ancient)

As commanded in the Torah in Deuteronomy, Israelites would make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem three times a year: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot. They would bring the best sample of their harvest or livestock and participate in all sorts of festivities and worship with the Temple kohanim, or priests.

What symbol is NOT one of the pilgrimage holidays?

Your thoughts

On your way up to the Temple to offer your finest first fruits and animals, you’d meet a lot of other Jewish farmers doing the same thing. What do you think your conversation would be as you made your way to the Temple?

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Jerusalem is both ancient and modern

King David captured Jerusalem and King Solomon built the first Temple over 3,000 years ago. Today in the Old City you can visit all the quarters and walk through (most of) the gates.

The sum of the number of quarters and the gates in the Old City is:

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Jerusalem - Meet you at the Temple (ancient and modern)

Jews from all over the world come to visit the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or in Hebrew - the Kotel. Click on the blue button to see a short video on the Kotel and consider:

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Something about the Kotel you'd like to know more about

Something you heard about the Kotel that you already knew

Something new you just learned now about the Kotel

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Jerusalem - Meet you at the Kotel

As you saw in the YouTube video, for many years the prayer space at the Kotel has been in the Orthodox style with a tall mehitza wall dividng the men’s and women’s sections. After much debate a separate space was found for mixed men-women prayer, in the egalitarian Conservative and Reform style. This space is a short walking distance from the Kotel, next to a site called Robinson’s Arch.

Your opinion: Is two separate prayers spaces for Orthodox, Conservative and Reform

bad for the Jews?

good for the Jews?

Explain your thoughts. And just to make it interesting, try sharing the opposite point of view!

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Jerusalem - Let's eat already! (at the shuk)

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Mahane Yehuda is Jerusalem's famous food market. The emojis below tells you what you can find here. Use the chart on the right to decipher the answer. 🧆🍣 🧆🥚🍏🥕🍋 🥑🥒🍉 🥜🥒🥙 🧆🥚 🥕🍋🧆 🍨🥜🥒 !

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Pinati restaurant has been in Jerusalem for many decades. It's a teeny tiny place on King George St. The food is delicious!

Jerualem - Let's eat already! (at Pinati's)

Who ordered the least expensive meal?Check out the menu and do the math!

Eliezer Ben Yehuda: Turkish Salad & Hummus with chickpeas

Theordore HerzlSchnitzel & Mashed Potatoes

King DavidMoussaka & Mujaddara

If you had 50 shekels, what would you order?

Click here to listen to an Israel Story podcast for a great episode on Pinati's (or save for later) https://israelstory.org/episode/30-food-fight

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Jerusalem thanks you for visiting!Hope you learned a thing or two, and that you can come in person soon.