Beit Jimal

Archaeology and History

The Beit Jimal Convent, surrounded by picturesque Judean mountains scenery, is believed to mark the burial site of Second Temple era sage Rabbi Gamaliel, the Apostle Paul's teacher.

Original Byzantine mosaics are on display at the older of the sites two churches. A shop sells ceramics made by the nuns, along with wines and olive oil.

A short film on the sisters daily life is also shown.

Photographer: From a PikiWiki.

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Region
Jerusalem Area
Address
Beit Jimal Near, Beit Shemesh

Opening hours
Mon-Sat: 8:30-17:00 Sunday: closed.
Parking
Parking
Suitable for children
Suitable for children

Phone
+972-2-9911449
Fax
+972-2-9911449
Website
tour-yehuda.org.il

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