Jerusalem Map Clock

Product Description

A glass wall clock with printing of part of the city center of Jerusalem map. The clock hands are located at a square called Talita kumi square, at the corner of Ben Yehuda & King George streets. The origin of the name, translated from Aramaic to Hebrew is literally: Wake up little girl, lies in the New Testament story. The story describes a miracle done by Jesus, which caused a little girl
- the daughter of Yair Galili, to wake up & walk after being ill & in a coma. In the past there was a magnificent building in this area, which served as girls orphanage & was decorated with arches in front, a sign bearing the name Talita, kumi, & a big clock. The building was demolished over the years, but its front with the clock remained still. The square is popular in the city today as a meeting place for the young people. It is made from glass.