Israel # 4

Israel (Tel Aviv- Jaffa) # 4, cont.

Entrance to historical part of Jaffa.

Old clock tower built by Ottoman Leader

                                                        Jaffa's Al-Bahr mosque. 

Jaffa is probably the only place where it's possible to hear the call to prayer by the Moslem Imam, church bells ringing and the call of the shofar 

                                Religious message carved into the Mosque wall

Thousands of years of blowing sand from Africa, compacted over time, provided a solid enough material that could be carved into bricks for constructing buildings. Fossils are embedded into the material

                                                        Mosque hallway

          

         Pretty garden. Good for contemplation: Thoughts for peace and one people

                                        Looking out to the Mediterranean Sea

                                                Nice breeze cools off the day

                                                        St. Peter's Church

                            Soft playing religious music provided a quiet ambiance

                                  Each statue behind us represents a zodiac symbol

                        Jerry rubs his astrological sign (Taurus) on Wishing Bridge

The Gate of Faith: Gate to Israel. Represents the "Promised Land." Indicates Patriarchs, capture of Jericho, the lamb, Moses and Issac story, etc.

                                                        More manhole  "Street Art!"

                                Many homes decorated with "Scrap art."

            Two thousand year-old passageways now provide access to renovated homes,                                                             art shops and eateries

                                                            Jaffa has a very old flee market

                                                            Fun to look!

             Aaron (our guide) was great! Very knowledgeable. Made Tel Aviv come alive

                            Local beer on a hot a day was just the right type of drink

                                                Artichoke and cheese (lavneh) salad

                        Shakshuka: Tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, cumin topped with an egg. 

                                    Comes with challah and side salad

          Art: Orange tree growing out of a hanging  ceramic gourd/pot: Symbolizes life, etc.

                                                Interesting shops in an old walkway

                                                        More (manhole) street art

                                                                Outside Peres Center

                Dream Big is the motto for the innovative center: Supports Israeli start-ups

 Jerry worked on several projects with several Israeli companies and Israeli government

Peres Center is currently working with 6700 Israeli start up companies. It is expected that (only) 2% will be successful. Many other working exhibits were shown. Fascinating place!

Waze was invented in Israel. Other projects are camera in a pill, unique laser devices, medical equipment, new ways to grow food. Another project is taking one cell from a cow and growing it into edible, tasty meat. Cyber-security and military surveillance is a successful technology developed here.

                                Cement and glass used for building material

                         Also, the structure becomes an art form at the Center.

  Via a computer (and holograph), it's possible to talk to famous Israeli start-up leaders

In this room we experienced "Virtual Reality" using a headpiece. It was a 3-D and holographic phenomenon. Really cool!

                                                                        Another Manhole - Street Art