Jerusalem India

October 22, 2007 - 4:00 PM by

If the thousands upon thousands of Israelis who travel to India each year feel slightly homesick, they’ll need only head to New Delhi to get a slice of home.

According to Hebrew press reports, a model replica of the Kotel is going to be built in Israel and transported to New Delhi as part of a “religious exchange” between Israel and India. Israel will be getting a model Hindi temple to be erected in Jerusalem.

The exchange was initiated by Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupoliansky, New Delhi mayor Arti Mahara and the American-Jewish Congress.

“The reputation of Israel’s backpacker population in India has improved,” Mahara told press during a visit to Jerusalem. “Positive moves, like this exchange, will improve relations between the countries.”

The Kotel replica will come complete with ready-made notes already slotted into cracks between stones.

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4 Comments on Jerusalem India

  1. Jerusalem » Blog Archives » Academics wrestle with ramifications of dividing Jerusalem on Mon, Oct 22nd 2007 7:06 PM

    2. [...] Jerusalem IndiaIf the thousands upon thousands of Israelis who travel to India each year feel slightly homesick, they’ll need only head to New Delhi to get a slice of home. According to Hebrew press reports, a model replica of the Kotel is going to be … [...]

  2. David-Joe on Tue, Oct 23rd 2007 3:18 AM

    3. I have yet to figure exactly what the fascination is with India for young Israelis. It is a backward country with mostly ignorant superstitious people except for pockets of first world entities.

  3. Stephanie on Tue, Oct 23rd 2007 9:15 AM

    4. Read: C-H-E-A-P and there’s tons of spirituality and it’s easy to get around and very colorful and lively.

  4. Rachel on Tue, Oct 23rd 2007 8:04 PM

    5. er excuse me David-Joe – pot calling kettle !!!!!

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