Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Jerusalem 1942

In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “… saw Wailing Wall then to Jerusalem and went through the million dollar American YMCA – beautiful building and grounds.”

He most likely took (or purchased) these photos on this visit that day.

The comments under the photos are his own words from the backs of the photos.

"Good Samaritan Inn" on road between Jerusalem and Jericho - believed to be an actual spot where the Samaritan did his "Deed of Mercy" — “Good Samaritan Inn” on road between Jerusalem and Jericho – believed to be an actual spot where the Samaritan did his “Deed of Mercy”

Muslim women praying to Allah - Jerusalem — Muslim women praying to Allah – Jerusalem

Note – as per a reader’s comment, these are Jewish women, not Muslim.

Rockfeller's Museum - Jerusalem — Rockfeller’s Museum – Jerusalem

Seven Sisters - On the Way to Jerusalem — Seven Sisters – On the Way to Jerusalem

The wilderness of Judea with Dead Sea in background. Gives good idea of naked barren land surrounding Jerusalem

5 thoughts on “Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Jerusalem 1942”

mrsbrite says:

December 5, 2016 at 12:45 pm

The women praying at the “Wailing Wall” are not Mulim women. They are Jewish Women..

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1. The Sock Mistress says:
  
  December 11, 2016 at 6:53 pm
  
  Thanks for the clarification – the words below the photos are those of my grandfather – as written on the back of the photo. I have put a note below the photo.
  
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  1. mrsbrite says:
    
    December 12, 2016 at 3:15 am
    
    I was sure that was the case.. and I am 100% sure he was mistaken. Thank you very much for the notation
The Sock Mistress says:

December 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm

I very much appreciate getting the update 🙂 Thanks for stopping by 🙂

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mrsbrite says:

February 5, 2017 at 12:39 pm

I thought you might find this interesting.
http://www.universtorah.com/video/histoire/le-kotel-de-1911-a-nos-jours_2422.htm

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