Tour with Benjamin Trophe - Hanging a City on Bluma: The Battles of Bluma

Name: Tour with Benjamin Trophe - Hanging a City on Bluma: The Battles of Bluma
Start: 2027-05-04T06:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-05-04T12:00:00.000Z
Location: (Mamila/Agron) Jerusalem, Israel

Date:

Tuesday (in 252 days)

May 4, 2027, 9:00 in the morning – 3:00 in the afternoon

Location:

(Mamila/Agron) Jerusalem, Israel

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Summary:

An in-depth exploration of the defensive battles in northern Jerusalem during 1948, including human and tactical stories behind historical sites such as Mamilla and Jaffa Gate. A comfortable 4-kilometer urban walk accompanied by guided meetings throughout the day.

Description (translated from Hebrew):

Deep Dive into the Defense Battles of North Jerusalem in 1948 (Tashua’8)

Take a guided tour along the sites of these historic battles and discover the human and tactical stories behind the conflicts at the Mamilla Commercial Center, Jaffa Gate, Notre Dame Monastery, Mendelbaum Houses, and more. This is a comfortable urban walk of approximately 4 kilometers.

Schedule:

09:00 - 10:00: Battles at the Mamilla Commercial Center
10:00 - 11:00: Battles for Jaffa Gate
11:00 - 12:00: Battle for Notre Dame Monastery
12:00 - 12:30: Lunch Break
12:30 - 13:30: Battles at Mendelbaum Houses and St. George Street
13:30 - 15:00: Simeon the Righteous, Sheikh Jarrah, Hadassah Convoy, Operation Yevussi

Logistical Details:

Meeting Point: Agmon Junction / Mamilla Blvd / King David St., at 09:00
End Point: Shevet Yisrael Light Rail Station, at 15:00
Recommended Gear: Hat, water, comfortable shoes

Join us on this touching historical tour following in the footsteps of the heroes of the defense battles. Reserve your spot now!

Participation Number: 6443

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