Another Photographic Treasure Trove Discovered: 120-Year-Old Colored Slides from Chatham University, Part 1

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Another Photographic Treasure Trove Discovered: 120-Year-Old Colored Slides from Chatham University, Part 1 Posted: 19 Nov 2013 02:21 PM PST The Western Wall in Jerusalem (hand-colored, Chatham University Archives, circa 1890) The photo's caption reads "Jesus' Waiting Place." A case of bad handwriting? Other photographers of the time captioned their pictures, "Jews' Wailing Place." In the need for library and archival preservation, modern technology is certainly a friend of antiquity.  Vintage photographs, some stored for over a century in old libraries, are now being digitized and often posted Online.  Such is the case with this treasure of "Holy Land Lantern Slides" we found in Chatham University's archives. Chatham University, a 150-year-old women's undergraduate school in Pittsburgh, digitized their slides in 2009.  According to Rachel M. Grove Rohrbaugh, the school's archivist and public service librarian, "most of the slides roughly date to circa 1880-1900.  We don’t have specific information on the photographer(s) or how they were used here at Chatham, but they were likely used for instruction in world history or cultural studies." View of Hinom Valley in Jerusalem (Chatham University Archives, circa 1880). The photo, probably taken from near the Jaffa Gate, shows the Montefiore windmill, built in 1858, and the Mishkenot Sha'anaim homes beneath it. Are the blades of the windmill blurry because they were moving? That could provide a date for the photo: The mill stopped turning in 1876. Kerosene lanterns designed to  project slides  (YouTube) We thank Chatham University Library for permission to publish these well-preserved hand-painted lantern slides.   In the 1880s, before movies or electricity, pictures such as these were projected in front of classes or audiences using a kerosene-lit lamp fitted with special lenses. The slides were produced by optical manufacturers who sold the lanterns. The makers of the Chatham slides were identified by Chatham's archivist as T.H McAllister Co. and Williams, Brown, and Earle, of New York and Philadelphia respectively.  Joseph's Tomb in Nablus (Shechem) (Chatham University Archives, circa 1880) Inside the Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. The moat on the right of the picture indicates the picture was taken prior to the 1898 arrival of the German emperor. when the moat was filled in. What does the large sign at the end of the road read? (Chatham University Archives) An enlargement of the picture shows a sign, "Mission to the Jews," inside the Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. German, Anglican, and Scottish Protestant church missionaries were very active in the Holy Land in the late 19th century.  At the time, this intersection of the Old City was probably one of the busiest ones in Jerusalem. Click on the pictures to enlarge. Click on the captions to view the originals. Next: Part 2 of the Chatham Collection

Walls and Gates of Jerusalem - Part 4

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The Walls & Gates of Jerusalem, Jaffa Gate --  More Pictures from the  Emory University Collection, Part 4 When was this picture of the Jaffa Gate taken? Here are clues. The Jaffa Gate, from the Emory collection. Several features  in the photograph tell us when the picture was taken. Note the tower, in particular.  Jaffa Gate photographed by Peter Bergheim, perhaps as  early as 1860 (Library of Congress collection) For centuries, the entrances to Jerusalem were small and often built with sharp angles to make access difficult to attackers.  Jerusalem consisted only of the Old City with little habitation beyond the walls, rebuilt in 1540 during the reign of the Ottoman ruler, Suleiman the Magnificent.  Until the end of the 19th century, most wagons and carriages stopped outside of the gates and people and products went in through the gates.   William Seward (Abraham Lincoln's secretary of state) wrote in 1871 that the population of the Old City was 16,000, comprised of 8,000 Jews, 4,000 Mohammedans, and 4,000 Christians. Original caption: "Interior of Jaffa Gate from near Hotel Mediterranean" by Felix Bonfils (circa 1870). Note the moat on the left and the narrow path. Mark Twain and his "Innocents Abroad" colleagues stayed in the Hotel Mediterranean in 1867. Two major architectural changes in the Jaffa Gate in 1898 and 1908 help historians date the early photographs of the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.  The first was the breaching of the wall in 1898 to permit German Emperor Wilhelm II to ride into the Old City without dismounting and with his escort of carriages.  To built the roadway, a moat -- visible in pre-1898 photos -- had to be filled in.  Click on photos to enlarge.  Click on captions to view the original pictures. In 1908 the Turkish authorities built a clock tower near the gate in honor of Sultan Abdul Hamid II.  A photochrom picture of the Jaffa Gate (circa 1890). Note the wall of the moat under the yellow arrow, indicating the photo was prior to 1898. The British captured Jerusalem in 1917, and the tower was knocked down in 1922. We can now determine that the Emory University collection photo was taken after 1908 when the tower was erected. Once the Jaffa Gate walls were breached, the entrance became a major thoroughfare, especially as an entrance to the Turkish army base and prison in the Old City, known as the "Kishle." The shops outside the gate were torn down prior to the German Emperor's visit. Traffic jam inside Jaffa Gate, 1898. The Turkish military escort, was possibly part of the German Emperor's entourage.   Close inspection on the left of the photo shows an American flag hanging outside of the Grand or Central Hotel, formerly the Mediterranean Hotel. A Jewish shop immediately outside of Jaffa Gate Another view of Jaffa Gate before 1898. See  adjacent photo enlargement of the shops   An photo enlargement of the Jaffa Gate and the shops (from the picture taken before 1898) shows a Jewish millinery shop with a Hebrew sign selling various headgear for religious Jews, some of whom are standing outside of the shop. The Library of Congress caption notes:  Photograph taken before October 1898 visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II to Jerusalem when a breach was made in the wall near the Jaffa Gate. (Source: L. Ben-David, Israel's History - A picture a day, Oct. 30, 2012.)

Walls & Gates of Jerusalem -- More Pictures from the Emory University Collection

Israel's History - a Picture a Day (Beta) It's the final countdown... 1,000,000 visitors to Israel Daily Picture Tell us why you enjoy viewing Israel Daily Picture in the comment section below. Recommend Israel Daily Picture to your friends and family. The Walls & Gates of Jerusalem -- More Pictures from the Emory University Collection, Part 3 Damascus Gate 1. (Emory Collection, circa 1905) Note shops on the right. Was this the first "strip mall?" We present part 3 of the digitalized photos of the Underwood & Underwood stereoscope collection, Palestine through the Stereoscope, from Emory University's Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology. In this feature we present the pictures of Jerusalem's walls and gates. By comparing the photos to the photo essays presented here over the last two years we are able to date the pictures. Click on pictures to enlarge. Click on captions to view the original pictures. Damascus Gate 1: The shops on the right of the square belonged to a Jewish banker name Chaim Aharon Valero (circa 1905). The domes of the Hurva and Tiferet Yisrael synagogues are on the horizon on the left of the picture. Both were destroyed by the Jordanian Legion  in 1948. Read more about Valero here.  Damascus Gate 2. photographed by Mendel Diness. Note how barren the area outside of the wall was. (Fine Arts Library, Harvard University, circa 1856) Damascus Gate 2: Mendel Diness, a Jewish watchmaker,  became Jerusalem's first Jewish photographer and is credited with photographing the Damascus Gate in the 1850s. Later he left Palestine and became a Christian preacher in the United States named Mendenhall John Dennis. Read more about Diness/Dennis and his photo collection  found in a Minnesota garage sale.  Damascus Gate 3 Construction of the row of Valero's shops outside the gate. (Library of Congress, circa 1900) Damascus Gate 3: The picture shows the construction of Valero's shops. In the 1930s, the British authorities ruled that the area should be zoned for use as "open spaces" and they demolished the shops in 1937. The Valeros were not compensated. View pictures of the demolition here. MOREL http://www.israeldailypicture.com/

Gates of Zion - Jerusalem365

God loves the gates of Zion,  more than all the dwellings of Jacob. PSALMS (87:2) אֹהֵב יְ-הוָה שַׁעֲרֵי  צִיּוֹן מִכֹּל מִשְׁכְּנוֹת יַעֲקֹב תהילים פז:ב oh-HAYV ah-doe-NIE sha-ah-RAY tzee-OWN mee-KOLE meesh-ke-NOTE ya-ah-KOVE

Jerusalem Inspiration The author of Psalms declares that God has a special love  and appreciation for the Gates of Zion. The gate signifies  the entrance into a new spiritual world, where God is close  to his servants. Anyone who has stepped through the  gates of the Old City can attest to the presence of God's  glory on every corner. The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem Watch this informative video about the history of the Jaffa Gate,  one of the most historic gates of Jerusalem, which serves  as a main gate today for Jews, Arabs and Christians alike.

"Against All Odds: In Search of a Miracle" - television series (13 part)

"Against All Odds: In Search of a Miracle" (2005)
 
Experience what some have called the modern miracles of Israel through the eyes of a seasoned journalist, Michael Greenspan, and explore the question: why has Israel survived against all the odds? This 13 part dramatic television series, appropriately tilted, "Against All Odds: In Search of a Miracle", takes a fascinating journey into the documented stories of supernatural phenomenon, which birthed and preserved modern Israel. Eyewitness accounts and commentary by high ranking government officials, generals, soldiers, foreign leaders and rich dramatic recreations compel the audience to ask, are these events miracles? You decide...

Movie: Against All Odds

Jerusalem - capital of Israel

Journalist Michael Greenspan

British General Allenby entering Jerusalem Old City 

through the Jaffa Gate - 1917

Prophet Haggai

Survivor of airplane terrorist attack

Israel's History - a Picture a Day (Beta) The Amazing Portraits of Shlomo and Sonia Narinsky -- Jewish Photographers

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The Amazing Portraits of Shlomo and Sonia Narinsky -- Jewish Photographers Exiled by the Turks, Swept Up by the Nazis Posted: 30 Jun 2013 08:55 PM PDT "A Spanish Jew [Sephardi] of Jerusalem" (Library of Congress, circa 1921) Turn a virtual corner in the Library of Congress' digitalized photo archives and you never know what you'll find.  It happened many times since the launch of this site two years ago, and it just happened again. Within the vast collection of the American Colony Photographic Department Collection (roughly 1890 - 1946) we discovered amazing picture and postcard portraits taken by Shlomo and Sonia Narinsky. The photographs were sold by the American Colony's souvenir store located inside Jerusalem's Old City near Jaffa Gate.   "A Vernomito (sic) [Yemenite] Jew in Jerusalem" (circa 1921) Born in the Ukraine in 1885, Shlomo Narinsky studied art in Moscow, Paris and Berlin before moving to Palestine where he set up a studio.  In 1916, Shlomo and his wife were exiled to Egypt by the Turkish rulers.  They returned to the Land of Israel after the British captured the territory in 1918. "An Orthodox Jew of Jerusalem" Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, father of modern Hebrew (Wikiversity, circa 1912) In 1932, the Narinskys opened a studio in Paris, but Shlomo was arrested when the Nazis captured France. He was later exchanged for a German spy caught in Palestine after the intercession of David Ben-Gurion and Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.   A rabbi and his grandson (Ynet News) They returned to Israel, eventually moving to Haifa where Shlomo taught as a photography teacher.  He died in 1960, relatively unknown.  Shlomo Narinsky was also trained as a painter, and some of his photographs almost reflect the post-impressionist Vincent Van Gogh's wheat field series. Arab "sorting his wheat."  Note the farmer's stance, angle of his tool and the sky, and compare to Van Gogh's painting. See also Narinsky's "Fishermen at Jaffa" Van Gogh -- Harvesting wheat in the Alpilles Valley (1888)  Click on the picture to enlarge.

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Israel Ministry of Tourism Newsletter - June 2013

ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM  SOUTHERN REGION

ISRAEL FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN  JERUSALEM The 52nd annual Israel Festival is now underway in Jerusalem  -- featuring dance, music and theater performances by international and Israeli artists. The festival runs May 23  through June 22, 2013 in various venues throughout Jerusalem.  Performances are scheduled to include a collaborative dance performance of Goldlandbergs, featuring the Emmanuel Gat Dance Company in conjunction with Tel Aviv's Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater at the Jerusalem Theater, a concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring performed by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra at the Henry Crown Concert Hall, and Dressed to Dance -- a unique dance performance featuring flamenco costumes from Madrid, several of which were designed by Dali and Picasso, to the accompaniment of live music at the Tower of David. WHEN IN ISRAEL... EXPERIENCE ISRAEL AS A LOCAL For travelers ready to experience life in Israel as a local, a unique experience awaits. Servas offers home hospitality  for independent travelers in Israel. Servas is geared towards travelers who want to understand how other people live, work and think, and who want to find out about the places they visit from the people who live there. Hosts and travelers reflect all ages and from all backgrounds. The association - a member of the United Nations-recognized global organization -- is run by volunteers in over 100 countries, working to build understanding, tolerance and world peace. NEW OUTDOOR PARK TO OPEN IN JERUSALEM The new "Teddy Park" is scheduled to open this summer in Mitchell Park beneath the Old City walls near Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate. Teddy Park commemorates the life and vision of Jerusalem's legendary Mayor Teddy Kollek. The Hassenfeld Family Fountain is the focal point of the park. The colorful display features computerized floodlit water performances accompanied by specially composed music created by the New Jerusalem Orchestra. The multimedia fountain will feature  free nightly sound, light and water performances. Teddy Park will also include a visitor's center with a 3D film depicting the development of Jerusalem during Kollek's tenure as mayor, a sun dial designed by Israeli artist Maty Grunberg, an eight-foot globe sculpture designed by British artist David Breur-Weil, and a family wishing-well made of Jerusalem stone. "WHITE NIGHTS" CELEBRATION IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS The 9th annual White Night celebrations is scheduled to take place on Thursday June 27, 2013, with numerous events throughout the city from 8:00 p.m. till sunrise the following morning.  The White Night celebrations commemorate the July 2003 UNESCO designation of the White City of Tel Aviv as a World Heritage site -- given its exceptional collection of International Style (Bauhaus) architecture, and the city's well-deserved reputation as a "city that never sleeps".  As part of White Night events, cultural and art centers, commercial establishments and clubs citywide will stay open late and outdoor performances will be held until twilight.  The events are open to the general public and are free-of-charge or a nominal fee. Tourists, visitors and locals are invited to enjoy a wide variety of special events. HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATED IN HERZLIYA A summer program filled with sporting activities, and cultural and musical events is currently underway in the coastal resort town of Herzliya, located a short distance from Tel Aviv. Herzliya boasts seven kilometers of stunning beaches including a beach boardwalk, elevator and disabled access, the largest marina in the Mediterranean basin, hotels, three shopping malls, restaurants, bars and cafes and a vibrant entertainment area. Summer events include a Women's Triathalon, a beach festival featuring volleyball competitions, watersports, live DJs, and skate board and biking events. Other events include a beer festival, paddle board competition, a jet ski competition, and classical sunset music performances every Saturdayevening, and an End of Summer Beach party. ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW FACEBOOK VIDEO CONTEST The Israel Ministry of Tourism has launched a new Facebook contest offering winners two  non-stop roundtrip tickets to Israel on El Al Israel Airlines, and a seven nights' stay at the luxury Dan Hotel Chain. To enter the "Israel: Beyond Belief" contest, participants  must post their original videos (not more than 2 minutes long) showing why Israel is beyond belief. The contest runs through July 28, 2013. ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTRY LAUNCHES DEDICATED CONFERENCE  AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL WEBSITE The Israel Ministry of Tourism has recently launched a dedicated website aimed at the decision-makers and tourism specialists working in the c onference and incentive market. "Israel. One place. Endless Possibilities", is available in English and Russian, and includes videos, images, and detailed user-friendly information including contact details of relevant service providers and Israel Government Tourist Offices around the world.  Israel can accommodate conferences from 50 - 10,000 participants in hotels and universities with state-of-the-art convention facilities, through the depth and breadth of Israel's rich and varied landscape. Hotel accommodations are suited to all tastes and budgets - from luxury hotel chains in the main cities to spa resorts in Eilat, the Galilee and Dead Sea  and pastoral settings such as kibbutz guest houses and hotels. For more information on travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com or call us at 404-541-2770. Joe Diaz, Director Dana Shemesh Iriel Aloni, Office Manager Southern Region Marketing Director & Marketing assist. joediaz@imot.org danas@imot.org iriela@imot.org

"TEDDY PARK" BOASTING MULTIMEDIA WATER FOUNTAIN - Jerusalem

PRESS RELEASE

NEW "TEDDY PARK" BOASTING MULTIMEDIA WATER FOUNTAIN TO OPEN IN JERUSALEM

THIS SUMMER



New York - May 16, 2013: Named after former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek, the new "Teddy Park" will open this summer in Mitchell Park beneath the Old City walls near Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate.

Teddy Park commemorates the life and vision of Jerusalem's legendary Mayor Teddy Kollek, who, during his tenure from 1965 to 1993, spearheaded dozens of development projects in Jerusalem including the creation of outdoor public spaces, the installation of outdoor sculptures and the smooth reunification of the city in 1967.

The focal point of Teddy Park is the Hassenfeld Family Fountain, a colorful display featuring computerized floodlit water performances accompanied by specially composed music created by the New Jerusalem Orchestra. The multimedia fountain will feature nightly sound, light and water performances, free of charge.

Teddy Park will also include a visitor's center with a 3D film depicting the development of Jerusalem during Kollek's nearly three-decade tenure as mayor; a sun dial designed by Israeli artist Maty Grunberg; an eight-foot globe sculpture designed by British artist David Breur-Weil; a family wishing-well made of Jerusalem stone; and environmental sculptures.

"We are thrilled to unveil this innovative new park in my hometown of Jerusalem," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "Teddy Park will serve as an exciting new attraction for both residents and visitors to Jerusalem."

Teddy Park is an initiative of the Israel Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with the Jerusalem Municipality and the Jerusalem Foundation's private donors from around the world.

For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com.

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Israel Government Tourist Office, Southern USA - Dana Shemesh - danas@imot.org - 404-541 2770

Israel Government Tourist Office, Midwest USA - Jill Daly - jilld@imot.org - 312-803-7077

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