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

The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023

1. The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(אכסניית בנימין (יד שרה
בשנת 1891 הקימה החברה הארץ ישראלית הרוסית הפרבוסלבית הקיסרית אכסניה לצלייניות. [את] המבנה הזה, כמו את בית החולים מאיר רוטשילד הסמוך, תכנן האדריכל אלכסיי פרנגיה, ששמו מופיע על שער הבניין. בין השנים 1976-2000 פעלמה במקום אגודת יד שרה. המבנה, שהיה מיועד להריסה בתכנית להרחבת הרחוב, ניצל לאחר מאבק ציבורי ממושך של גופי השימור.

In 1891, the Imperial Russian Orthodox Palestine Society built a hostel for pilgrims. On the gate of the building you can see the name of its architect, Alexi Franghia.
The Yad Sarah organization operated out of the building from 1976 to 2000. The building was slated for demolition, but was saved thanks to a public battle waged by preservation groups.

(Arabic text not transcribed)

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 31° 47.039′ N, 35° 13.211′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on Ha-Nevi'im Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ha-Nevi'im St 43, 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: Tabor Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Pediatrician Helena Kagan (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunt House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Convent (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rothschild Hospital (about 120 meters away);

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023

2. The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah) Marker

First Hadassah Hospital in Palestine (about 120 meters away); Physicians House (about 150 meters away); US Consulate Residence (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.