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

Israel Dov Frumkin

1851 - 1914

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. Israel Dov Frumkin Marker

Inscription. Born into a family of Chabad Hassidim, Frumkin made aliya from Vilma at the age of 9. He lived in the "Havatselet Court" in Jerusalem's Old City. In 1863 he founded the "Havatselet" newspaper, remaining the editor until 1911. he fought the fanatics headed by the "Mitnagdim." He supported modern education in Eretz Israel. He founded "Tiferet Yerushaiayim" (Shephardim and Ashkenazim) to alleviate poverty, as well as the "ezrat Nidahim" Foundation which supported Yemenite immigrants who established a neighborhood in the village of Silwan. His son Gad was the only Jewish Supreme Court judge during the Mandate period.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 31° 46.916′ N, 35° 13.197′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on HaHavatselet Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: HaHavatselet St 1, 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: "Alba" Pharmacy founded 1924 (here, next to this marker); Tel Aviv - Ron Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sansour Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Feingold House (about 120 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); Explosion at the Police and C.I.D. HQ (about 150 meters away); Operation "Pitchfork" (about 150 meters away); Generali Building (about 210 meters away); The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah) (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. Israel Dov Frumkin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.