The Heritage House
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The Heritage House is a non-profit youth hostel in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel
, founded in 1985 by Rabbi Meir Schuster. It offers free, subsidized lodging to unaffiliated Jews from around the world.
The Heritage House provides young Jewish adults with a wealth of information on touring, studying, intern and work opportunities in Israel, in addition to providing follow up connections; connecting them with the Jewish communities back in their home towns around the world. The Heritage House offers a warm and friendly environment, where people can explore their Jewish roots.
are the busiest time of the year for the Heritage House. An explanatory service is run in the Old City designed especially for beginners, although it attracts Jews from all levels of observance.
Jewish Quarter, Old City Jerusalem, and the women's hostel is located at HaMalach st. #7 Jewish Quarter, Old City Jerusalem. The buildings date back to the Crusader
period, and a medieval ambiance is preserved through the stone walls and classic interior arches. Nevertheless, both buildings have modern renovations and extensions to cater to the comfort of the guests.
The Heritage House offers simple accommodations. The dormitory is open plan, with bunk beds. It provides free internet and a free international phone line. There is also a free laundry service available.
The buildings are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, and are just a 5 minute walk to the Western Wall
. In the other direction, it is a 10 minute to the Mamilla shopping center and buses.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, founded in 1985 by Rabbi Meir Schuster. It offers free, subsidized lodging to unaffiliated Jews from around the world.
The Heritage House provides young Jewish adults with a wealth of information on touring, studying, intern and work opportunities in Israel, in addition to providing follow up connections; connecting them with the Jewish communities back in their home towns around the world. The Heritage House offers a warm and friendly environment, where people can explore their Jewish roots.
History
Rabbi Meir Schuster opened the Heritage House non-profit youth hostels in 1985 in order to give Jewish young adults the opportunity to explore Israel and their heritage in a safe and homey environment. Heritage House was and still is the only Jewish youth hostel in the Old City of Jerusalem.Services
Apart from lodgings, the Heritage House provides a range of services designed to help guests explore Israel and Judaism, including free tours, information on educational programs, internship and career opportunities.Shabbat
There is a special optional program every Shabbat. One of the highlights is Jeff Seidel, director of the Jewish Student Information Center, arranges for guests to spend Shabbat meals at warm inviting families in Jerusalem. For many guests this is the first time they ever see Jewish family life in action.Jewish holidays
The High Holy daysHigh Holy Days
The High Holidays or High Holy Days, in Judaism, more properly known as the Yamim Noraim , may mean:#strictly, the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ;...
are the busiest time of the year for the Heritage House. An explanatory service is run in the Old City designed especially for beginners, although it attracts Jews from all levels of observance.
Accommodations
The Heritage House is situated in the Old City of Jerusalem. It consists of two buildings, one for men and one for women, which are closely located. The mens hostel is located at Ohr HaChaim st. #2Jewish Quarter, Old City Jerusalem, and the women's hostel is located at HaMalach st. #7 Jewish Quarter, Old City Jerusalem. The buildings date back to the Crusader
Crusades
The Crusades were a series of religious wars, blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church with the main goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem...
period, and a medieval ambiance is preserved through the stone walls and classic interior arches. Nevertheless, both buildings have modern renovations and extensions to cater to the comfort of the guests.
The Heritage House offers simple accommodations. The dormitory is open plan, with bunk beds. It provides free internet and a free international phone line. There is also a free laundry service available.
The buildings are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, and are just a 5 minute walk to the Western Wall
Western Wall
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount...
. In the other direction, it is a 10 minute to the Mamilla shopping center and buses.