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Where to Stay: What to See:
“To understand a nation,” says Isaac, “you must
understand its history and its food”. Now that you
know where to eat, we can also guide you to a few
must-see attractions to help you better understand the
history, the flavor and the culture of Israel…
Yad Vashem – Jerusalem Holocaust Museum
The Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem is one of the most
impressive in the world, “even better than the one in
Washington, DC” says Isaac. Arguably not the most fun tourist
activity; however, this museum is not to be missed. The
museum takes you on a winding journey that narrows as you
progress through its exhibition space. One literally feels the
walls closing in. The museum includes an entire history of AntiSemitism, not just the WWII Holocaust. It is a fascinating way to
learn about the terrible and destructive power of hate. When
you exit the museum, you can finally breathe a breath of fresh
air as you end your visit on a balcony overlooking the beautiful
and historic mountains of Jerusalem. “When you look out at
the land built upon the ashes of six million Jews, you begin
to understand the inherent lack of trust in the Jewish culture
and our need for security as a nation, as a people and as a
race,” says Isaac. “When you understand this, perhaps you will
forgive us for our strange sense of humor and our well known
insecurities.”
Wailing Wall
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side
of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard,
and is arguably the most sacred site recognized by the Jewish faith outside of the Temple Mount itself.
Just over half the wall, including its 17 courses located below street level, dates from the end of the
Second Temple period, around 19 BCE. It has been a site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries;
the earliest source mentioning Jewish attachment to the site dates back to the 4th century.