{"id":7,"date":"2006-08-13T16:09:26","date_gmt":"2006-08-13T13:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/volunteer-information\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:07:11","slug":"participate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/participate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Participate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-11ih-bb8af748e7cdeea65a69a3df861ccdbe\">\n.flex_column.av-11ih-bb8af748e7cdeea65a69a3df861ccdbe{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-11ih-bb8af748e7cdeea65a69a3df861ccdbe av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><div  class='avia-video av-jzlqi27z-6f6649c37642f2ee19f60743f25b9b08 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always avia-video-html5'  itemprop=\"video\" 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av-k73g6nwe-0ef481c1e6adb145ba5550ea6dffc2fb av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center'   aria-label=\"Book Now\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7w8f-c1c4e4b0fcf04ef43a96fb25ce2b9619\">\n.flex_column.av-7w8f-c1c4e4b0fcf04ef43a96fb25ce2b9619{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7w8f-c1c4e4b0fcf04ef43a96fb25ce2b9619 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-53vn-8fa95d2b493f71989c574e565d9f1b6d av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to Participate in the Sifting?<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n0tf-e1bf149997603bf8cc5815d2d73b1a20\">\n.flex_column.av-n0tf-e1bf149997603bf8cc5815d2d73b1a20{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-n0tf-e1bf149997603bf8cc5815d2d73b1a20 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qnn-a416bd2bd0823e2462fa3cd2cf47317a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-qnn-a416bd2bd0823e2462fa3cd2cf47317a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-qnn-a416bd2bd0823e2462fa3cd2cf47317a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-qnn-a416bd2bd0823e2462fa3cd2cf47317a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-qnn-a416bd2bd0823e2462fa3cd2cf47317a av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How Does It Work?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzlqjte6-61422d279335d4abf0b8d3ca0f3e1466 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Participation in the Temple Mount Sifting Project is a two hour program which includes an introductory lecture and sifting guidance, the sifting itself and a summary during which the guide explains the significance of finds recovered by the group. Each bucket sifted contains artifacts from all historical periods of the Temple Mount.<\/p>\n<p>The sifting work does not require physical exertion and participants are not expected to get dirty, but they may get wet. Site conditions are suitable for all seasons of the year. <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>Even during a heatwave the weather is pleasant at the site &#8211; Mitspeh HaMasu&#8217;ot is situated at the highest point in Jerusalem and thus benefits from a welcoming breeze. Working with water in the wet sifting also aids to reduce the heat.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong>In the event of a rocket siren, the site&#8217;s lecture hall serves as a bomb shelter (a reinforced concrete structure with a 35-cm-thick ceiling).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6art-d806c487badf4e3554c68f3d17fdd734\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-6art-d806c487badf4e3554c68f3d17fdd734{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-6art-d806c487badf4e3554c68f3d17fdd734 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-6art-d806c487badf4e3554c68f3d17fdd734 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-6art-d806c487badf4e3554c68f3d17fdd734 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Further Details<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jzlqmquz-43cacae5048d1c9ddcc26b3ee971e31a  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3tmd-8d3f125318fe00f72198eea5ced5433d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Opening Hours\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Opening Hours\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Opening Hours\">Opening Hours<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Visits must be reserved in advanced.\u00a0 On some days the sifting is closed &#8211; the most updated opening hours appear in the booking interface below.<\/p>\n<p>The site can be opened at times (including Fridays) not appearing in the booking interface, for a minimum opening fee. To coordinate the visit of a group, contact:\u00a0 booking@tmsifting.org, or call: 02-5665491.<\/p>\n<p><!--\n<strong>Summer<\/strong>:\n\nSun-Thurs: 9am - 5pm\\6pm (last entrance at 3pm).\nFri: 9am - 1pm (last entrance at 11am).\n\n<strong>Winter<\/strong>:\nSun-Thurs: 8am - 4pm (last entrance at 2pm)\nFri: 9am - 1pm (last entrance at 11am)\n\n<!--<strong>On Fridays, the site is open by prior booking only, via booking@tmsifting.org.<\/strong>--><br \/>\n<!--\n\n<strong>Summer<\/strong>:\n\nSun-Thurs: 9am \u2013 5pm\\6pm (last entrance at 3pm).\nFri: 9am \u2013 1pm (last entrance at 11am).\n\n<strong>Winter<\/strong>:\nSun-Thurs: 8am \u2013 4pm (last entrance at 2pm)\nFri: 9am \u2013 1pm (last entrance at 11am)\n\n--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4we7-305ae365fb5669acd073870f584f67dc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Prices\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Prices\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Prices\">Prices<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Participants Prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20aa40 per adult (aged 18 and above)<\/li>\n<li>\u20aa30 per child (aged 7\u201318)<\/li>\n<li>No Charge: Children under the age of 7<\/li>\n<li>During Holidays: \u20aa20-30 per member in family visit of 3 children (aged 7-18) or more. Make sure to change the adult ticket number to zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3skv-0785ce5344ca6fb47cbfa9f8a79d2a85'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Location and Directions\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Location and Directions\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Location and Directions\">Location and Directions<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The sifting site is located in Mitzpeh HaMasuot, on Martin Buber St on the junction with Yizhaq haNadiv St (above the tunnel to Maaleh Adumim) , Jerusalem (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8cyTEDsPajEMoqxB7\">google maps link<\/a>). If you are experiencing difficulty in reaching the site, call the staff on 02-566-5491 (from a non-local telephone: +972-2-566-5491).<\/p>\n<p><strong>By public transport:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The site is a short walking distance from the following bus stops:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mount Scopus Terminal\/Martin Buber, on buses 17, 19, 19A, 30, 34, 34A, 42, 48A, 53, 68<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Har HaTsofim Tunnel\/Martin Buber&#8221;, on bus 84<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Important note: Do not get off the bus at the Hebrew University stop. You should get off at the final stop at Martin Buber St.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>By car<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Directions to parking lots in the vicinity of the sifting site:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paid parking<\/strong> &#8211; in the Hebrew University parking lot, at the end of Binyamin Mazar St. (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vmRiAFbtAUXX9Mf26\">google maps link<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/en-GB\/live-map\/directions?navigate=yes&#038;to=ll.31.78901384%2C35.24625421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waze link<\/a>) &#8211; to pay you will need the cellopark application on your mobile phone. After parking, cross the street in the direction of the sifting site which is surrounded by a fence of metal poles. A brown sign points to the site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free parking<\/strong> &#8211; in Hadassah Lampel St. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/31%C2%B047'20.8%22N+35%C2%B014'46.9%22E\/@31.7891133,35.2463538,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1d78d308750b36e3!8m2!3d31.7891133!4d35.2463538\">google maps link<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/en-GB\/live-map\/directions?navigate=yes&#038;to=ll.31.78901384%2C35.24625421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waze link<\/a>). Park at the beginning of the street, then return by foot to the start of the street, turn right and right again towards the sifting site entrance. <strong>N.B. do not walk in the direction of the Emek Zurim national park.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note &#8211; you cannot drive in the reverse direction directly back from the sifting site itself to Hadassah Lampel St.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/participate\/temple-mount-sifting-project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Temple-Mount-Sifting-Project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10.png\" alt=\"Map - directions to the sifting site\" width=\"920\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Temple-Mount-Sifting-Project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10.png 920w, https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Temple-Mount-Sifting-Project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Temple-Mount-Sifting-Project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10-768x701.png 768w, https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Temple-Mount-Sifting-Project-directions-map-updated-2021-08-10-705x644.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5skj-22cb00db5678c428a6fe2d052dd981a9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Volunteering\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Volunteering\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Volunteering\">Volunteering<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We welcome volunteers. Because training requires a significant investment, we ask for a long-term commitment\u2014such as one day per week. Volunteers should be prepared for physically demanding tasks or office work (e.g., labeling pottery sherds). On site, volunteers receive two weeks of training that enables them to accompany groups and verify visitors\u2019 sifting results.<\/p>\n<p>We do not provide transport or meals for volunteers, who are asked to make their own way to the site and to bring their lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Please check in advance whether we currently need volunteers by calling +972-2-566-5491 during working hours or emailing <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"169\">contact@tmsifting.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Volunteers who would like to volunteer at our lab are may apply by sending their resume\/CV to: contact@tmsifting.org. We will make contact with you if you meet the necessary requirements.<\/p>\n<p>We are currently looking for help in the following areas: counting artifacts and data entry, studio photography, graphical editing and programming in Visual Basic in ACCESS, Php and SAS.<\/p>\n<p>Archaeological students interested in helping out voluntarily as research assistants are likewise welcome to send us their resume.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-44t5-a7e14f13a219ae8e45c130aa811491c2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Additional Tour Programs\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Additional Tour Programs\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Additional Tour Programs\">Additional Tour Programs<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For groups who wish to receive an enriched activity and a guided tour, we can provide the following programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A tour of nearby sites including: the Augusta Victoria lookout tower, the Yehudai Lookout and the Mount Scopus botanical garden, including the Cave of Nicanor.<\/li>\n<li>An in-depth presentation covering the history and archaeology of the Temple Mount, including key artifacts recovered by the sifting project.<\/li>\n<li>A full day walking tour highlighting the archaeology of the Temple Mount, including: A comprehensive archaeological tour of the Temple Mount*, the royal compound at the Ophel dated to the First Temple Period and the Jerusalem Trail (including the monumental tombs of the Kidron Valley, the Valley of the Kings and the Emek Tzurim National Park, ending at the sifting site at the Masu&#8217;ot Lookout). At the sifting site the group will receive an in-depth presentation on the Temple Mount Sifting Project and its finds, together with participation in the sifting activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*For those preferring not to enter the Temple Mount we offer an alternative tour including a walk around the Temple Mount\u2019s walls and the Davidson Center.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information regarding these programs please contact us at booking@tmsifting.org or +972-2-5665491<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5pb-7e640eb9b4c67fde93c7f6f54dad8927\">\n.flex_column.av-l5pb-7e640eb9b4c67fde93c7f6f54dad8927{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-l5pb-7e640eb9b4c67fde93c7f6f54dad8927 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-81cb-60561236a8f290c88e99d5324d4d7495\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-81cb-60561236a8f290c88e99d5324d4d7495{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-81cb-60561236a8f290c88e99d5324d4d7495 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-81cb-60561236a8f290c88e99d5324d4d7495 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-81cb-60561236a8f290c88e99d5324d4d7495 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Mitzpeh HaMasu\u2018ot (The Masu\u2019ot Lookout)<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0z9pbok-ccd40b7997fa4544f202fb167cb79409 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The new sifting facility is located in a scenic pine grove at the meeting point of Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives, not far from the Hebrew University campus.<\/p>\n<p>The site is positioned on top of the mountain range separating Jerusalem from the Judean Desert and provides a magnificent panoramic view of the city. During the Second Temple Period, the first beacon (Masu&#8217;ah), announcing the birth of the new Hebrew month, was lit in this area. The site, with its\u00a0convenient picnic tables and bathroom facilities, is often utilised by sightseers exploring the area. The site&#8217;s auditorium building also houses a painting exhibition as well as a display of some of the Temple Mount artifacts discovered in the sifting project.<\/p>\n<p>Other nearby attractions to enjoy include the lookout tower at the Augusta Victoria church-hospital which provides a magnificent view of Jerusalem and the Judean Desert (open until 1 pm), the beautiful botanical garden at the Hebrew University&#8217;s Mt Scopus campus, which also contains the burial tomb of Nicanor who famously donated gates to the Temple, and the Yehudai Lookout facing the Judean Desert. Mitzpeh HaMasu&#8217;ot is also the starting point of the Jerusalem Trail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5jbh-3d70eee69a042d989cf9c05121d39cff\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-5jbh-3d70eee69a042d989cf9c05121d39cff{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-5jbh-3d70eee69a042d989cf9c05121d39cff .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5jbh-3d70eee69a042d989cf9c05121d39cff .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-5jbh-3d70eee69a042d989cf9c05121d39cff av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_testimonials  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Testimonials<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-k0gk44si-1c063c0b895c02398b2391ddba63696e avia-slider-testimonials avia-slider-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible av-slideshow-ui av-control-hidden av-no-slider-navigation av-hide-nav-arrows av-slider-hover-pause av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:10,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:true,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:true,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\">\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-1rx1-db5f878142a282a2485b3ea8d6a7ccad avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As Tour Hosts to Israel, the Temple Mount Sifting Project is a marvelous experience for our travelers! \u00a0The &#8220;hands-on experience,&#8221; while sifting through history is always a highlight for participants. \u00a0This new location provides a great view of Jerusalem and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful in broadening our understanding of the work of archeologists while helping to preserve history. \u00a0Every bucket sifted is filled with potential and the anticipation of what will be found is exciting for each participant. \u00a0We highly recommend this opportunity for all!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Joel and Nancy Turley<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Bracebridge, Ontario<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-g9lb-4e875fb78410991e688b7f6f68eeacb4 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Temple Mount Sifting Project was an extraordinary experience. It was a wonderful addition to our tour of Israel and it also was a way for me (us) to be a part of the history of the country. Each of us learned the importance of uncovering possible ruins and antiquities and I was delighted at how much fun it was for all. Everyone really &#8220;dug in&#8221; and got so excited as they uncovered even the smallest of finds. Time flew by too quickly. It was interesting, fun, a huge learning experience, and a wonderful way to give back to the Temple Mount. Thanks so much to the terrific leaders of the TMSP. They inspired us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Sandi GIlbert<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Hamilton, Ontario Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-eg25-88fb3502e131b11c7f6670feb2728d89 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Participating in the Temple Mount Sifting Project was an exciting way to experience the work of an archeologist while helping find artifacts which continue to shape our understanding of the history of Israel. Plus, it was a lot of fun imagining what each piece of clay pottery or mosaic tile would have been a part of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >John Vos<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Kitchener, Ontario Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-b2o5-0cdc54215b3de43e91a5392fc9628393 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When I found out we would have the opportunity to take part in this I was incredibly excited. The fact that we were searching through piles of history that were removed from the Temple Mount was surreal. Each find we made was exciting, whether small or large. It brought history to life for me, and I could easily have spent so much more time there! The staff were great &#8211; friendly with a wealth of information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Sarah Russell<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Ontario, Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-9wlp-28905edc3119d32bc40b58f531536607 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>On a recent trip to Israel, we had the pleasure of participating in the newly revived Temple Mount Sifting project.\u00a0 After watching an informative introductory video, we were led to a comfortably shaded area (hard to find in the hot Jerusalem summer!). The staff archeologist (Yoav) and his on-site staff then showed us how to sift out the treasures from the rubble.\u00a0 Our little group of three found some fascinating little items like a fish bone, a nail, a piece of mosaic, a piece of Ottoman pipe and copious amounts of pottery pieces.\u00a0 We also learned how to discard pretty, but archeologically speaking useless rocks and how to recognize modern cement.\u00a0 The other teams from our tour group and the young families with children at other stations near by seemed to having just as much fun.\u00a0 Someone even found an ancient coin.\u00a0 Before we left, Yoav debriefed the group on the significance of some of the finds.\u00a0 For them the hard work of cataloguing is just beginning. For us it was fun, educational and very relaxing.\u00a0 A great way to spend an hour or two or even a whole summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Nicole Schlickte-Chan and Elke Shlickte<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-74dx-9cd9f8c1b988dca8c9b416ee1c322675 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I was very impressed with the Temple Mount sifting project &#038; would recommend it to other groups . We had knowledgeable people informing us about the project and a geologist on site that could identify what era particles came. It was well organized and novices &#038; children could participate. As we washed&#038; sifted through our bucket of rubble we had help in identifying pottery, Mother of Pearl to ancient coins. The valuable things were sorted &#038; sent to the University for further identification<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Emmy Martens<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Manitoba, Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-4xaz-fd60470ade1b3385ccc78107c9106060 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"_3l3x\">My family loves this activity! We\u2019ve done this 3 times over the past few years. Thank you for having us again Yuval, Esther, Lev and team!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Deena Levin Eizicovics<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-34hd-20bb14251049599ffbf15d20e761a55d avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"_3l3x\">One of our favorite family activities in Jerusalem. Great group of people. Great cause. Great learning experience for the kids. The adults have a blast, too!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Daniel Karten<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Miami, Florida<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Next<\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3eqj-24cba1a65440dd1b15691802d653a7f7\">\n.flex_column.av-3eqj-24cba1a65440dd1b15691802d653a7f7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3eqj-24cba1a65440dd1b15691802d653a7f7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7"}],"version-history":[{"count":346,"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11597,"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions\/11597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmsifting.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}