Jerusalem: The Old City

Orly! Quite impressive, and now I understand why you spent more days writing about the photos than actually taking them. What impressed me more is that you remembered to invite me in person to visit your albums. This means a lot to me. Thank you. Jerusalem is where I grew up. My father, who died in 1995 worked in Jerusalem all his life as a tourist guide and he knew the history of the whole Holy Land and all its religions. He used to speak 7 languages fluently. I, being his eldest son, used to accompany him with his tourist groups during summer off-school months. You are right, the same events that took place long time ago are mentioned in Jewish history books differently than in palestinian books. Even the names of the very same places are different, depending on who you talk to. I, however want to write about you and your albums rather than bore you with my childhood. I wanted to compliment you on your photography skills and on your comments, and the fact that you show that in one shop there are T-shirts calling for a palestinian state with Jerusalem as a capital, along with T-shirts praising IDF says it all. I have to admit to you, that this would have caught my eyes too, and I thought about what my reaction would be had I stumbled upon a shop like this. After a little thought, I decided that I would have done exactly the same thing you did: take a picture and move on. I have not been back home for 16 years now. There is a big plan cooking in my head now to go home for a visit in August, and who knows, I may also get to climb some roofs and try to take as good pictures as yours. Regartds. Majed

said majedanani 2004.02.11 at 17:11:27 PST

Dear Orly, it is such a pleasure for me to see Jerusalem through your eyes. In your gentle way you know to take us around and show this city we love so much. I can only join Majed and thank you for the joy you cause :-) Take care and shalom, yours Uriah

said uriahyaniv 2004.02.11 at 22:16:30 PST

After I have read your last message (MANY thank's for your words) I charged all your new shots with slideshow. Then I look at them with quietness as usual. The life, the landscapes and the history (I love to read all your notes) of Jerusalem is groving under my eyes. I haven't any words to thank you for a so beautiful gift.... SHALOM my far friend CIAO Ruggero

said tfrarug 2004.02.11 at 23:58:41 PST

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said tomitomi2 2004.02.12 at 04:28:51 PST

Thank you for a delightful tour Orly. I have wandered through two of your new collection. I plan to tour the others. Your comments as tour guide are most welcomed to me a foreigner to the area. One thing I agree with you on - that history and tradition are two different things. I have observed the American and the English version of the "American war of independence" quite a difference! Why the Assyrians did the same thing. In 2 Kings Ch. 19 is the bible's account of King Sennacherib, and then there is the archeological account he had written at the British Museum. I personally tend not to believe all that those ancient leaders tended to say!! They do not have the humility or honesty that the bible accounts have, thus causing them to be suspect. Thank you again for a wonderful tour. Ann

said abfaul6 2004.02.12 at 14:34:44 PST

Another extrememly interesting album...Thanks so much for the wonderful detail and explainations...the slide show was wonderful...thanks again for sharing...Sheree

said shereeg39 2004.02.16 at 14:29:21 PST

Orly, what a delightful album ! Almost next to being there myself. I truly enjoyed looking at the Ramparts, the Armenian and the Jewish quraters. Though Jerusalem has long been on my agenda of a visit, only my wife has been there. Thanks for the explanation notes. They make it relevant to understand the photos. Thank you for sharing these and the market scenes in the other album. Thanks for your words of appreciation of my latest album on Hampi. Best wishes Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2004.02.18 at 21:44:25 PST

Hi Orly be quiet! You aren't a forced supporter of my shots, but a good webfriend! So there isn't a time or a duty to visit my albums :-) ! However I'm HAPPY that you like my shots (but your comment it's to gentle my friend!) and MAINLY that you like 'hike' with my eyes. You know that my intention it's share the beauty of our world and I'm happy that there are some friend who think the same. I terminate now my visit in Jerusalem 'with your eyes' and again I have the sensation to stay in the city with you. I like your blue sky, your monuments, your explanations and mainly your shots of people. Thanks for all and CIAO !!! Ruggero

said tfrarug 2004.04.02 at 04:59:28 PST

Just beautiful, my friend. Just beautiful. So culturalistic.

said _lara_croft_ 2004.04.02 at 07:53:24 PST

I came back for another visit. And I thank you for allowing me to visit places I never thought I would see. You are an excellent tour guide.. May there soon be peace in your wonderful country, as well as the world...Blessings on you and yours... msdek

said msdek 2004.06.18 at 03:52:20 PDT

Hi Orly We spent the day yesterday visiting Bar Harbor Maine(My son Nick lives there) I took lots of great pictures and put them up in Webshots "Bar Harbor, Maine..July 2004" I thought you may enjoy checking it out....Ypou Friend..Terry

said wizzard2k 2004.07.31 at 14:37:16 PDT

I loved the album Orly. I used to live in Jerusalem, and I love this beautiful city. You managed to exhibit your affection to the city through the pictures and words. I thought the prayer for the bathroom is very funny, I never noticed it before... Tirza in Los Angeles now.

said tirza_h 2005.01.03 at 22:44:53 PST

Lots and lots of very interesting pics here Orly.....Thanksssss

said allnamesaretaken 2005.01.17 at 06:30:02 PST

Hello What a wonderful album the old city I walk in the pastin your album and I like that verry match Thanks for sharing Shalom Greatings Christina from Alkmaar Holland

said riskja 2005.02.07 at 04:16:26 PST

Thanks. Your album reminds us about our visit to Jerusalem five years ago. We hope to come back soon when the situation is safer. We learn a lot from your explanation of the photo. Best wishes.

said kyvannguyen 2005.03.09 at 12:12:09 PST

Hello, my compliments for your nice photos! Please come see my website and photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands. http://www.tomjutte.tk

said hereistom 2005.04.28 at 13:36:10 PDT

Dear Orly! All I can say is.....another priceless treasure....perfect photography...perfect narratives! Thank you for this remarkable tour of Jerusalem! Take care dear friend...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.06.13 at 13:38:07 PDT

A rebuilded album with many shots from your others collections from this FANTASTIC city it's a good idea. Looking at life with your eyes it's always a pleasure! Un GRANDE ABBRACCIO ! Ruggero

said tfrarug 2005.06.14 at 06:25:42 PDT

Hi Orly, i'll be happy of to be your photographic guide. However you don't need because you are a good photogrpaher and this albumshow this to everybody. maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2005.06.20 at 04:57:33 PDT

Hi. Congratulations! Beautiful album! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Rade.

said radeknez2 2005.12.26 at 22:57:32 PST

Very beautiful photos of Jerusalem, thank you for sharing. One day I visit your country. Miro from Slovakia.

said mirourban 2006.01.21 at 02:29:31 PST

Hi, thanks for checking out the pictures in my album I'm just learning how to do this so I will have more pictures when I get time to add them...rainbows are one of my favorite things to take pictures of, it shows us one of GODS promises never to destroy the earth with water again...I wish someday I can visit the old city and walk where Jesus walked..Love to you all Essie

said essie1589 2006.02.15 at 22:36:30 PST

Congrats to Orly for being selected as WS "Featured Member of the Week"!!! TREMENDOUS!

said torretab 2006.03.21 at 04:02:28 PST

Orly..First of all I want to Thank You for such an impressive & very informative "tour" through "Jerusalem: The Old City" as each one of your awesome images is just like taking a guided tour with you as the guide..The detailed information you have included is like taking a Religious History Course in Collage of Old Testament Times...Also once again Congratulations on your selection as "Featured Member of the Week" as you are Honored by your Peers....God's Blessings from Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.21 at 07:09:55 PST

Hi Orly, this is a very wonderful album, too, it is interesting to read the captions just now when we here are celebrating Easter soon. Have a nice weekend, greetings, Merike

said lovejoy485 2006.04.13 at 01:12:57 PDT

hi.. excelentes fotografías!!!

said llanero111 2006.06.04 at 08:53:42 PDT

excelent album

said llanero111 2006.06.04 at 08:54:41 PDT

HI. Just looking around found your pix good job Bob & Pat North Alabama

said robertpickle 2006.10.26 at 18:02:51 PDT

HI. Just looking around found your pix good job Nice Photos Great shots. Greetings from Bob & Pat North Alabama

said robertpickle 2006.11.13 at 16:23:27 PST

What a great album, gives me another insite into this beautiful region. Kevin from Australia.

said barramundiman 7 months 24 days ago

Hello Orly! Great compliments for such a beautiful album! I did enjoyed by every details on the photos. And your's panoramic views are magnificent. I wish your battery was dead back in those day. Otherwise you certanly show us a view of Via Dolorosa, The Tomb of David, Jeremiah's Grotto and many other biblical and historical places in Old Jerusalem. But anyway thank you for you did! Sergio, California

said srjarl 6 months 7 days ago