Bab Al Khalil (Jaffa Gate) at Jerusalem Wall
29.06.2013
Bab Al Khalil (Jaffa Gate) at Al Quds
29.06.2013
The amazing story of Jaffa Gate, one of the eight gates of the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
affa Gate (Hebrew: שער יפו, Sha'ar Yafo; Arabic: باب الخليل, Bab al-Khalil, Hebron Gate; also Arabic, Bab Mihrab Dawud, Gate of David's Chamber; Crusader name: David's Gate) is a stone portal in the historic walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is one of seven main open gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls.
The name Jaffa Gate is currently used for both the historical Ottoman gate from 1538, and for the wide gap in the city wall adjacent to it to the south. The old gate has the shape of a medieval gate tower with an L-shaped entryway, which was secured at both ends (north and east) with heavy doors. The breach in the wall was created in 1898 by the Ottoman authorities in order to allow German emperor Wilhelm II to enter the city triumphally. The breach and the ramp leading up to it are now allowing cars to access the Old City from the west.
The L shape of the historical gateway was a classical defensive measure designed to slow down oncoming attackers, with its outer gate oriented in the direction of Jaffa Road, from which travellers including pilgrims arrived at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa.
A Glimpse of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Jaffa Gate/Bab Al Khalil neighborhood
Not only a major tourist area world-wide but the site of many expulsions of Palestinians by Israel during the Nakba (Catastrophe) in 1948. See my account of Yousef Albaba: skipschiel.wordpress.com/2018/10/05/palestinian-refugees-their-ancestral-lands-or-on-our-way-home-part-4
Thousands celebrate Palestinian culture in Jerusalem
Thousands of people surrounded Jerusalem's Old City walls from Bab al-Khalil (Jaffa Gate) to Bab al-Asbat (Lions' Gate) on March 16 for a celebration of Palestinian culture and education.
In an event organized by the Shabbab al-Balad youth initiative, Palestinians from Jerusalem, the West Bank, and areas inside Israel gathered to read and to mark the anniversary of the opening of a public library in East Jerusalem's Jabal al-Mukkaber neighborhood.
For those in the West Bank who were unable to obtain Israeli permits to enter Jerusalem, a similar event was held in Bethlehem's Manger Square.
israel old city wall,Jaffa Gate
Jaffa Gate (Hebrew: שער יפו, Sha'ar Yafo; Arabic: باب الخليل, Bab el-Khalil, Gate of the Friend; also Arabic, Bab Mihrab Daud, Gate of the Prayer Niche of David; also David's Gate) is a stone portal in the historic walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is one of eight gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls.
Jaffa Gate is the only one of the Old City gates positioned at a right angle to the wall. This could have been done as a defensive measure to slow down oncoming attackers,[1] or to orient it in the direction of Jaffa Road, from which pilgrims arrived at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa.
Both the Jaffa Gate and Jaffa Road are named after the port of Jaffa, from which the Prophet Jonah embarked on his sea journey[2] and pilgrims debarked on their trip to the Holy City. The modern-day Highway 1, which starts from the western end of Jaffa Road, completes the same route to Tel Aviv-Jaffa.
The Arabic name for the gate, Bab el-Khalil (Gate of the Friend), refers to Abraham, the beloved of God who is buried in Hebron. Since Abraham lived in Hebron, another name for the Jaffa Gate is Hebron Gate. The Arabs also called this gate Bab Mihrab Daud (Gate of the Prayer Niche of David), since King David is considered a prophet by Islam. The Crusaders, who rebuilt the citadel to the south of Jaffa Gate, also built a gate behind the present location of Jaffa Gate, calling it David's Gate.
Jaffa Gate - Jerusalem
A short documentary about Jaffa gate in Jerusalem
The Imperial Hotel in Jerusalem's Old City
Just inside the heavily touristed Jaffa Gate (Bab Al Khalil) region, this hotel dates back to 1889. Previously owned by the Greek Patriarch, who owns it now?
In the old market of Al Khalil (Hebron), Palestine. 07.07.2012
In the old market of Al Khalil (Hebron), Palestine. 07.07.2012.
في السوق القديمة في مدينة الخليل ، فلسطين . 07/07/2012
تصوير فيديو : د. نورمان (نعمان) علي بسام علي طاهر خلف اليافاوي
Video by: Dr. Sc. Norman Ali Bassam Khalaf-von Jaffa.
With Samsung Galaxy Tab Video Camera
Jerusalem great hug 2011 old city- Jaffa Gate
Jerusalem great hug 2011 old city
In the Taxi from Al Quds (Jerusalem) to Al Ludd: Atarot near Qalandia, Palestine
In the Taxi from Al Quds (Jerusalem) to Al Ludd: Atarot near Qalandia, Palestine. 09.07.2012.
في سيارة التاكسي من القدس إلى اللد : نرى منطقة عطروت بالقرب من قلندية . فلسطين . 09/07/2012
تصوير فيديو : د. نورمان (نعمان) علي بسام علي طاهر خلف اليافاوي
Video by: Dr. Sc. Norman Ali Bassam Khalaf-von Jaffa.
With Samsung Galaxy Tab Video Camera
Video: Accused attackers beaten by people in Jerusalem
After two accused attackers stab 3 Israelis, people are shown on camera beating and kicking the Palestinians after they've been shot. Veuer has the story from both perspectives.
Walk to the Kotel (Western Wall) from Jaffa Gate (HD)
Walking to the Kotel (Western Wall) from Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem set to Matisyahu's song Jerusalem. The Kotel is the second holiest site in all of Judaism. This video was filmed in HD using the iPhone 7.
إسرائيليون يستعرضون بالسلاح عند باب الخليل بالقدس وفلسطينيو الداخل يتظاهرون في تل أبيب
إسرائيليون يستعرضون بالسلاح عند باب الخليل بالقدس وفلسطينيو الداخل يتظاهرون في تل أبيب اعتراضا على هدم بيوتهم .. من القدس
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Soraya & Absal Wedding in Jaffa Gate
Soraya & Absal's Wedding (Zaffeh) in Jerusalem Old City.
7th of November 2010. Bab El-Khalil. Congratulations !!
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BAB AL KHALIL - Jerusalem - Palestine - باب الخليل - ألقدس - فلسطين
BAB AL KHALIL - Jerusalem - Palestine - باب الخليل - ألقدس - فلسطين
At Bab Al Amoud, Old Jerusalem. 29.06.2013