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March 1, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Packing Round 1. Jerusalem is the spiritual heart of Israel while Tel Aviv is it`s FINANCIAL center. 2. The three distinct areas of Jerusalem are the Old City, the New City and EAST Jerusalem. 3 Which of these facts is true of Tel Aviv? ON MEDITERRANEAN SEA 4. It's best to have a pocket full of New Israeli SHEKEL'S when shopping in either city. 5. This former Arab port, adjacent to Tel Aviv, is a port of entry for many immigrants. JAFFA 6. Temple Mount, a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem, is called HARAM HAS-SHARIF by Muslims. (??? Says NTN, My sources say Haram El- Sharif) Picture: red and white strange looking object Departure Round 1. Lamb slicked from a vertical revolving spit and served with salad and pita bread is called SHWARMA . 2. This former mayor of Jerusalem became acting prime minister after Ariel Sharon`s stroke. EHUD OLMERT 3. Controversial pop queen Dana International gained fame as a FEMALE IMPERSIBATOR in Tel Aviv night clubs. 4 The city of Jerusalem is surrounded on all sides by VALLEYS . 5. "Matkot," a form of Israeli BEACH TENNIS , is a popular sport in Tel Aviv. Picture: Dome of the Rock On Tour 1. Jerusalem was a divided city from 1948 until this war in 1967. SIX-DAY WAR 2 All of these museums are in Jerusalem except for the DIASPORA Museum. 3. These are all gates in Jerusalem's walls except HEROD`S GATE . 4. The former home of this first Israeli prime minister can be visited in Tel Aviv. DAVID BEN-GURION 5. This is the name of Israel`s parliament that meets in Jerusalem. KNESSET 6. Tel Aviv's main market street is HACARMEL STREET . 7. The most important Christian church in Jerusalem is The Church of HOLY SEPULCHRE . Picture: sky scrapers 8. The Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem has chapel windows designed by this Jewish artist. MARC CHAGALL 9. Jerusalem's Western Wall, built in 20 BC, is commonly referred to as the WAILING Wall. 10. The "Coenaculum" is revered by Christians as the site of this Biblical event. LAST SUPPER 11. The observation deck of Tel Aviv`s 34-floor SHALOM Tower offers a great view of the area. 12. St. Anne Church in Jerusalem is famous for its magnificent ACOUSTICS . Bonus Question One Jerusalem's Church of ALL NATIONS is famous for the golden mosaic that covers its facade. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Israel is Jerusalem found? Area 2 Picture: square building with tower behind Slide Show 1. Tel Aviv's unique Fire and Water Fountain is on this street named for the first mayor. DIZENGOFF 2. Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock holds the rock on which ABRAHAM almost sacrificed his son. 3. Tel Aviv's ultra modern AZRIELI Center consists of triangular, circular and square towers. 4. Jerusalem's landmark Citadel (tower of David) was originally this king`s palace. HEROD Clues for next destination: Porta Vallarta Guadalajara Tapalpa Bahia de Banderas Anyone want to bet on NTN throwing in a few questions about Mexico City next week? |