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A painting of Zion by Ephraim Moshe Lilien

Zion, is one of the seventy names of Jerusalem, and in the Bible is the second name for Jerusalem after the name "Jerusalem". The name "Zion" originally revolves around a certain area in the city. It is customary to delineate the site in the eastern and southern part of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period, including the City of David, the Ophel and Mount Moriah.


Images for kids

  • Hahurva Painting

    Mural by Nahum Meltzer, 2006–10.

  • Bat Zion I want your Old New Land join Jewish regiment

    A World War I recruitment poster. The Daughter of Zion (representing the Hebrew people): "Your Old New Land must have you! Join the Jewish regiment."

  • Dormitio Jerusalem

    Abbey of the Dormition on the modern Mount Zion.

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