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Down in the Patriarch’s Pool
A Little Night Music in Old Jerusalem I am not much given to hyperbole and superlatives, but it occurs to me that a recent event conducted in the Old City represents an absolute first in Jerusalem history: a concert — or … Continue reading
Old City Odds ‘n Ends 2011-2012 — PHOTOS & UPDATES
In this installment, a mixed bag of assorted curiosities: the odd hole in the ground and other things noticed in passing, out and about around the Old City. No headline stuff here, but hopefully a few things of interest… * * … Continue reading
Tom Powers -- VIEW FROM JERUSALEM 