Jerusalem Always is a new book by renowned photographer Marcelo Bendahan. Written in English and Spanish, the book touches on all aspects of life in today’s Jerusalem including festivals, visits to the Western Wall, the co-existence of Ethiopians, Armenians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and more. Bendahan’s photos “capture the unique light of Jerusalem and convey not only a city full of history but also one brimming with life”. Jerusalem Always is available on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.maestrobooks.nl/order.html and in bookstores throughout the United States and Canada.

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THE NEW,  JOYOUS COMPLEXITY OF OLD JERUSALEM REVEALED

—-Youth, Vitality, Art, Music and Peace Abound

Jerusalem is a mecca for Christians, Muslims, Jews and Armenians throughout the world.  Literally a cornerstone for religion, the city was built with love, faith and hope. Every stone, niche and alleyway has a story to tell. The city’s history is also turbulent and rife with disputes, but today’s Jerusalem is modern, exciting, and vivid.

The new book, Jerusalem Always, by renown photographer Marcelo Bendahan, reveals Jerusalem in a new light. In a city full of history lies a vibrant culture shimmering with vitality. His photographs capture the unique light of Jerusalem and convey not only a city full of history but also one brimming with life.

“During the months I lived in Jerusalem,” says Bendahan, “I would awaken as the sun began to illuminate the city, and roam its streets and alleys, observing the colorful mosaic of inhabitants and pilgrims as they began a new day.” He continues, “I would join them for religious festivals and cultural events, a night on the town or a stroll in the park.”

Unique to today’s photography, Bendahan allows his pictures to tell their story without computer generated enhancements. Written in English and Spanish, he touches on all aspects of life in today’s Jerusalem including:

• Old City - a perfect venue for hide and seek
• Art Garden of Israel Museum - interprets Jerusalem as the ‘navel of the world’
• Western Wall - visitors tuck their deepest prayers and yearnings in cracks and crevices
• Festivals - parades abound from Purim to Independence Day
• Mount of Olives - home for churches, residences, a hotel and cemetery
• Diversity - including Ethiopians, Armenians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims living together peacefully
• Life - bustling with shopping, stores, fashion and education, Jerusalem is home for the young and old

“The city’s vitality and colorfulness constantly enchanted and amazed me,” adds Bendahan, “My hope is Jerusalem Always brings the awesome beauty of the city to life.”

About the author:
Marcelo Bendahan is a graduate of the School of Communication in Madrid and studied at the Westminster School of Media and the London College of Printing. His work has appeared in BBC Music, the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times and Gala magazine. He is the author of Amsterdam Always and Melilla Viva.

Website: www.jerusalemalways.com

Jerusalem Always is available on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.maestrobooks.nl/order.html and in bookstores throughout the United States and Canada.

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