Mishkenot Sha'ananim

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Mishkenot Sha’ananim משכנות שאננים was the first Jewish community built outside the walls of Jerusalem. Built with the help of Sir Moses Montefiore, the building was dedicated in 1861 and held 20 families. Originally fortified because of frequent Bedouin raids (which kept the gates of Jerusalem closed at night), it was abandoned after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War due to sniper attacks. After 1967, it was made into a guest house for artists, which it remains today.

[edit] Source

• Mishkenot Sha’ananim (Jewish Virtual Library)

[edit] Photographs

• Jerusalem Photo Archive - Mishkenot Sha’ananim