Today’s trip into the depths of the “Muslim Quarter” brought myself and Rabbi Ben Packer to a recently reacquired pro
perty near to the Lion’s Gate. The property was found to belong to Jews when an attorney investigating another property saw this one listed in the binder.
Nestled up and to the left of the Lion’s Gate, the neighborhood has had no Jews living in it since the 1930’s when they were driven out. In fact, the Border Patrol by the Lion’s Gate stopped us before getting permission from their commanders to let us through.
The property shares a courtyard with an Arab family who were very pleasant and received us warmly. According to reports the Arab on Arab crime in the neighborhood makes it a dangerous area altogether. The family like others hopes that the presence of Jewish residents will bring much needed police and development.
Reclaiming Stolen Jewish Property Near the Lion’s GateBen Packer of the Jerusalem Heritage House accompanies David Mark founder of Israel Rising into a newly reacquired property near the Lion’s Gate of #Jerusalem.
Posted by Israel Rising on Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Turning Left at Lions Gate
Continued approach towards the new Jewish Home
Rabbi Packer Enters the Newly Reacquired Property
Still to be Renovated Room in New Property
Renovating New Home