Saturday, November 25, 2006

Four Stars of David

Four out of seven Stars of David on the Theodor Herzl Monument at the entrance to Herzlia, Israel
I like the palm leafs frame around Herzl - they look like rays of light...

Seven Stars of David

The translation of the Hebrew words on the road sign at the top right side of this photo is:"seven stars boulevard", and it alludes to Theodor Herzl's suggestion to put seven gold stars on the Jewish flag. These stars were meant to symbolize seven daily working hours in the altnoiland, the old new country, Israel. There's another sign above it which shows part of the name of another road- the Jewish country, which is the title of another book that Theodor Herzl wrote. Between the three and Four stars on the Monument there's a slogan: Herzlia - a legend of a city, which alludes to Theodor Herzl's famous proverb: If you have a will power it [founding the country] shouldn't be a legend...

Three Stars of David

Three out of seven Stars of David on the Theodor Herzl Monument at the entrance to Herzlia, Israel. This photo is taken from the rear side of the Monument, which doesn't look as good as the front.

Friday, November 24, 2006

The House of the Messiah -1

Stars of David, Ezra 19, Bucharim, Jerusalem. Built by Yehudayof Elisha and Israel Chefetz in 1903-1914. Planned by an Italian Architect in the Renaissance Style.

The House of the Messiah -2

Jewish star on the House of the Messiah, Palace Building in Ezra-19-Street, Bucharim neighborhood, Jerusalem.

The House of the Messiah -4

Stars of David on the Palace Building in Ezra-19-Street, Bucharim neighborhood, Jerusalem. Buily by Yehudayof Elisha and Israel Chefetz in 1903-1914 and planned by an Italian Architect in the Renaissance Style. Legend has it that Yehudayof Elisha wanted to prepare a house where the Messiah will be able to live and have guests.

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Nursing Agency

An interesting design of a Star of David as the logo of a Nursing Agency in Bnei Brit st. in Jerusalem. It is comprised of two Hebrew letters: Mem and Kof, which are the initials of the words Misgav (shekter) Kashish (elderly). These two words appear at the right side of the sign in big letters while the small letters under them talk about support at home and rehabilitation in the community.