A sign belonging to the "Photograph in Stone" series. In this series, which is located mainly in the center of Jerusalem, historical buildings, prominent figures in the citys history and more are commemorated.
The building was photographed that day
Click for a larger image The love story of Itamar Ben-Avi (son of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda), Leah Abushdid (daughter of the head of the Sephardic community in Jerusalem), whose family opposed the "Ashkenazi" groom, was known throughout Jerusalem. Itamar wrote many love songs, and finally even Those who threatened suicide, her family finally agreed, and in 1912 the two married.
The house on which the sign is located is Beit Abushdid, which currently houses Hadassah College
The couple Leah Abushdid and Itamar Ben Avi moved to Tel Aviv in a house that belonged to Leah and her brother Dr. Avraham Abushdid
Click for sign's details Translation of the text on the sign:
Symbol of the "Photograph in Stone" project - Havatzelet Street
[Pictures of Itamar Ben Avi and Leah Abushdid]
Written by the grandson: Itamar Hovav
The photographs: from the first decade of the twentieth century
Photographed by Garabed Krikorian [names of other photographers unclear]
Collection of the Lev Hair Community Administration, Yad Ben Zvi Archive
Havatzelet St. (formerly HaSolel St.)
Symbol of "Eden", the company for the development of the center of Jerusalem
Symbol of the Jerusalem Development Authority
The emblem of the city of Jerusalem
Symbol of the Lev Hair Community Administration - Jerusalem
Emblem of Yad Yitzhak Ben Zvi