Christmas At Notre Dame In Jerusalem (And Rooftop View!)
Channel: Daniel Rosehill
Date: 2021-12-24

Yesterday, I checked out the Wine and Cheese Bar at the Notre Dame Pontifical Institute in Jerusalem, one of the city's most significant institutions for Christians (the cathedral dates back to the 1880s but the Vatican took over ownership of the compound in the 1970s). The restaurant was decorated for Christmas with locals and tourists both enjoying the holiday spirit. 

Growing up as a non-Christian (Jew!) in Ireland, living in a Jewish country at this time of year is a strange experience particularly as I can't travel to Ireland currently because it's on Israel's red-list (technically, travel there is currently forbidden for Israeli citizens!).

On the one hand, it's great to be surrounded by traditions that are mine and to not be in a situation in which almost nobody understands my holidays. On the other, I miss the special Christmas atmosphere!

There was a great vibe at the Notre Dame and inside the New Gate yesterday. While Jerusalem is often thought of as a city of right-wing extremist nationalist, I encountered plenty of (Jewish) Israeli tour groups roaming the area and eager to learn about the traditions of another faith. In a city so often best known for tension and divisiveness, it was a refreshing evening!

By: Daniel Rosehill 

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