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Mishkenot Sha’ananim is housed in a famous historical building dating from 1860; it was the first residential building that Sir Moses Montefiore built outside the Old City walls. It is an inspiring and charming building, offering a spectacular view of the Tower of David, the Old City walls and the Judean Desert.
In 1973 the Jerusalem Foundation initiated the restoration of the historical building and the construction of the Mishkenot Sha’ananim guesthouse, which was rebuilt with the help and contributions of the Friends of the Jerusalem Foundation from all over the world.
The extensive restoration and building of Mishkenot Sha’ananim was completed in 2001, and since then it has become renowned for its dynamic cultural and artistic activities.
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Arie Zaban (organizer, Bar-Ilan University, Israel)
