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En Kerem in the region of Southern District is a place located in Israel - some 309 mi or ( 498 km ) South-East of Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Local time in En Kerem is now 07:15 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jerusalem " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Amman, Tyre, and Beirut. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in En Kerem ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Memorial Day Air Raid Siren
Traffic stops as a two minute air raid siren is sounded during Memorial Day. ..
Israel, News, Bible Prophecy, Messiah- הַתִּקְוָה The Hope of Israel Hatikvah(Remixed)
The Hope הַתִּקְוָה (Hatikvah-Israeli National Anthem) of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל and us all - A journey with Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל through history and the future as seen from the תַּנַ"ךְ ( Old Testament Word ..
Ein Karem - Cidade de João Batista - City of John Baptist
A trip in City of John Baptist ..
Harmony Hotel Jerusalem
www.inisrael.com Harmony Hotel Jerusalem is located in the heart of Jerusalem at Nahalat Sheva, which is one of the first neighborhoods that was built out of the old city's walls at the end of the 19t ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Carem
Carem was a place mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. It is most often associated with Ein Kerem, a modern suburb of Jerusalem. Its place in Christian religion is that it is considered to be the birthplace of Mary and the home of John the Baptist and the prophet Zacharias. Many Christians cite the existence of manuscripts as evidence in favor of this belief. However, early writers such as St.
Located at 31.77 35.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Jerusalem Forest
The Jerusalem Forest is a pine forest located in the Judean Mountains west of Jerusalem. It is surrounded by the Jerusalem neighborhoods Beit HaKerem, Yefe Nof, Ein Kerem, Har Nof, Givat Shaul, and a moshav, Beit Zeit. The forest was planted during the 1950s by the Jewish National Fund, financed by private donors. At its largest, the forest extended over about 4 square kilometres. Over the years, it has shrunk due to urban expansion and today, it covers about 1.2 square kilometres.
Located at 31.77 35.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Church of the Visitation
The Church of the Visitation honors the visit paid by Mary, Jesus' mother, to Elizabeth, John the Baptist's mother. This is the site where tradition tells us that Mary recited her song of praise, the Magnificat, one of the most ancient hymns to Mary. . The church is beautifully adorned with tiled representations of that canticle in many of the worlds languages.
Located at 31.76 35.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kiryat Menachem bus bombing
The Kiryat Menachem bus bombing was a suicide bombing which occurred on November 21, 2002 in a public bus in the neighborhood of Kiryat Menachem in Jerusalem, Israel. 11 people were killed in the attack and over 50 were injured. The Palestinian Islamist militant organization Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
Located at 31.76 35.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Ein Karem
Ein Karem (also Ein Kerem) is an ancient village of the Jerusalem District and now a neighbourhood in southwest Jerusalem in Israel. According to Christian tradition, John the Baptist was born in Ein Karem, leading to the establishment of many churches and monasteries. In 2010 the neighborhood had a population of 2,000. It attracts three million visitors a year, one-third of them pilgrims from around the world.
Located at 31.77 35.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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