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The Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (often simply referred to as the BYU Jerusalem Center or BYU–Jerusalem, and locally known as the Mormon University[2][3][4]), situated on Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, is a satellite campus of Brigham Young University (BYU), the largest religious university in the United...
On Mount Scopus, adjacent to the Mount of Olives and overlooking the Old City, the Kidron Valley, and the Holy Mount, the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (known as the Mormon University locally) has become a major landmark in this ancient and historic city.
The Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies is an educational and cultural center created for study in the Near East, emphasizing religion, the humanities, and the social sciences.
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PLEASE NOTE: NO VISITS OR TOURS OF THE JERUSALEM CENTER ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW Individuals of any faith, whether permanent residents of Israel, expatriate residents, or visitors to the area, are invited to visit the Jerusalem Center. Tours are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Tour times are 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 2...
The Center is located at 1 Hadassah Lampel Street on Mt. Scopus in East Jerusalem and is easily accessible by car or taxi. Public transportation is not available on the Sabbath (Saturdays). Directions are available on Google Maps.
The Jerusalem Center Concert Series presents classical concerts on Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm and jazz concerts on some Thursdays at 8:00 pm. Information about upcoming performances and tickets is available at byu.smarticket.co.il. There are no live broadcasts from the Center.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds Sabbath services at the BYU Jerusalem Center. Meetings are held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays. For more information and to advise the Center in advance of your Sabbath visit, please contact the hosting staff at hosting_dept@jc.byu.ac.il. Attendance at Church meetings is limited to Churc...
Residing in an iconic limestone building overlooking the Kidron Valley, Jerusalem Center students live, study, and worship within walking distance of the Old City walls for three and a half life-changing months.
Sep 4, 2019 · On Mount Scopus, adjacent to the Mount of Olives and overlooking the Old City, the Kidron Valley, and the Holy Mount, the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (known...
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The BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Stone, Glass, and Dreams. History of the Center. From the outset, the story of the Jerusalem Center has been one of audacious dreams. The story begins in 1966 with BYU’s request for First Presidency permission to sponsor a study abroad program in the Holy Land.
