The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Porat Yosef Yeshiva

“ ישיבת ” פורת יוסף

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. Porat Yosef Yeshiva Marker

Inscription. This was one of the most important Sephardic yeshivot in Jerusalem. The cornerstone was laid in 1914. Its grand inauguration took place in 1923.

During the War of Independence (1948), the building served as a frontline position for the besieged inhabitants. The building was completely destroyed during the fighting but the yeshiva continued to operate from other locations. The yeshiva was re-established here in 1969.

Photo caption: The Parat Yosef Yeshiva during the British Mandate period.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 31° 46.522′ N, 35° 14.006′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It can be reached from Batei Mahase Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Batei Mahase Street, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hayei Olam (Eternal Life) Yeshiva (a few steps from this marker); The Lower Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crusader Market (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burnt House - Katros House

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dung Gate (about 90 meters away); Welcome to the Western Wall a remnant of the Temple (about 90 meters away); A Ritual Bath (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. Porat Yosef Yeshiva Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.