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Hebrew College
1860 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02466 - cost Free
- organizer Tamid of Hebrew College: Your Home for Adult Learning
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Fortress through the Ages: The Fortification of Jerusalem Then and Now
“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night” (Isaiah 62:6).
You are invited to an enlightening presentation by Dr. Yehiel Zelinger, senior archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority. Join us for an immersive journey through history as Dr. Zelinger reveals the fascinating fortifications surrounding Jerusalem — past and present. Event co-sponsor: Israel Antiquities Authority
Dr. Yehiel Zelinger is a senior archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), recently serving as the scientific advisor for the Jerusalem region. He received his Ph.D. in archaeology and history from Bar Ilan University in 2010, focusing on rural settlements in the Second Temple period in the Lod/Lydda region.
Since 1991, Dr. Zelinger has led significant excavations across Israel, particularly in Jerusalem and the Modi’in region. Notable projects include a Second Temple period rural settlement along Highway 6, Zedekiah’s Cave under the Old City of Jerusalem, and Mount Zion’s fortifications.
Dr. Zelinger has published numerous articles in both Israeli and international journals and co-edited 12 collections on Jerusalem and Judea’s archaeology. As an expert in Jerusalem’s archaeological excavations, he provides valuable insights into the city’s heritage.