Arab neighbors

In its nineteen years under Jordanian rule, the Jewish Quarter changed beyond recognition. The Jordanians demolished its buildings, particularly those of historic Jewish significance. Even as they conquered the quarter in 1948, Jordanian soldiers planted explosives and destroyed the Hurva Synagogue. Abandoned furniture in the Hurva days after its liberation in 1967

New Life in Jerusalem’s Old City

With the reunification of Jerusalem, Jews could once again dwell in the Old City. But Jordanian occupation had destroyed the...

↑
 
Skip to content