Jerusalem 3000 Book of Ideas
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WALLS OF JERUSALEM
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OVERALL AIM

Exploring a Jerusalem-related theme and presenting it using the stones of the
Kotel as the framework for display and expressing this theme through a variety
of artwork and creativity.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Creating an imaginative exhibition using Jerusalem as the source of inspiration
and involving various art forms.


THIS ACTIVITY IS SUITABLE FOR

*  School
*  Cheder
*  Youth Club
*  Community


WHAT YOU WILL NEED

An action plan - Who is doing what, when and how?
All the necessary material to complete your project.
Enthusiastic participants.

GETTING STARTED

Choose a theme or themes.  Here are some suggestions:

Jerusalem Through the Ages
A time line depicting the biblical and historical background of Jerusalem.

Fighting for the Land
From Joshua to the present day with the focus on Jerusalem.
Praying for the Land
The centrality of Jerusalem in our daily prayers.

Jerusalem - The Holy City
The intrinsic holiness of Jerusalem - its holy sites; how Shabbat and festivals
are celebrated there.

THE JERUSALEM 3000 WALL
Jerusalem - City of Our Inheritance
Illustrated biblical and talmudic quotes to reinforce 'our inheritance'.

Going up to Jerusalem
The story of Aliyah - from bible times to the present day.

Jerusalem Nature Trail
The diversity of its physical features, its natural beauty, flora and fauna.

Jerusalem is Called ...
Examining the wealth of names by which Jerusalem is known.

The People of Jerusalem
From the taxi driver to the tourist, from the street seller to the soldier.

Jerusalem Personalities
Famous and not so famous who have helped to build the city - past and present.
Living in Jerusalem
A day in the life of ...

Tourists' Tramping Ground
A mini tour of important landmarks and popular tourist attractions.

Jerusalem Jungle
A street/the market/the bus station - the mad rush which characterises everyday
life in Jerusalem.

DEVELOPING THE THEME

Research the various components of the chosen theme.

Discuss the development and sequence of the theme to ensure a coherent and
meaningful display.

The Education Resource Centre (email aje-erc@brijnet.org
tel: (+44) 0181 203 6799) has a well-stocked reference library with resource
material, information sheets, maps and posters available to  help you.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Fix a deadline by which contributors should complete their 'stone'.

What size will each stone be? - 40cm x 60cm is probably large enough
to do justice to each individual's exhibit.

The number of stones depends on the number of participants.

What material? - To give an overall Kotel effect try sheets of brown paper
painted or marked out to look like the Kotel or brown hessian glued to card
and framed with beading or low price cork bulletin boards.

The area available for display will govern the eventual size and shape of your
Jerusalem Wall.

MOVING FORWARD

Use a variety and combination of creative art forms to depict the various
components of the theme.

Consider a colour scheme.

Here are some suggestions:

Art Work                                Montage
Collage                                 Creative Writing
Creative Embroidery                     Poetry
Needle Craft                            Calligraphy
Quilt Work                              Souvenirs
Photography                             Painted Mural
Decoupage

REACHING THE GOAL

Set the 'stones' in place onto the Kotel background to reflect the chosen theme
and the participation of the community, school, youth club or cheder in a
Jerusalem 3000 commemorative event.

Make sure your display features prominently in the local newspaper.
Invite local organisations and other schools/chadarim to view it.

Use the Jerusalem 3000 wall display as a springboard for further study of
Jerusalem.