Mosaics in Jerusalem

You can tell the upscale neighborhoods very quickly, lovely public garden spaces as well as public art. The area of Emek Refaim is a great example. The old train tracks are now a lovely green walkway and bike path. Since I was here last year they have added mosaics along the way as well.imageThere are now 12 plaques honoring the tribes Starting with Reuven who symbol on his standard was the mandrake flower. imageSimon, who’s symbol is the city of Shechm, Nablus.imageLevi, with the jeweled breastplate, representing the tribes.imageJudah, with the lion of Judea.imageThe scales of justice. imageNatalie, the deer imageGad, military camps.imageAsher, the olive tree.imageIssachar, sun and moon.imageZebulan, a boat on the sea.imageJoseph, his symbol is the ram.imageBenjamin, the wolf.

I’m finding mosaic every where and will be sharing more

Leah