History of Jerusalem's First Train Station, Silo Cafe & Woodstock

Performers at Jerusalem Woodstock at the Silo Cafe.

Tracey Shipley talks about Jerusalem Woodstock and music as a way to help troubled teens. Nadav, a manager at the Silo Cafe talks about the history of the unique site.

The Jerusalem train station was inaugurated in 1892 after much effort by Yosef Navon, a community leader from a prominent Sephardic Jerusalem family. After funding by Jewish investors, the Land of Israel’s first modern train was inaugurated. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda was in attendance and wrote an inspiring poem about the wonders of modern transportation in the ancient city.

Young and old perform music of the 60’s at the Jerusalem Woodstock at the Silo Cafe, part of the Tahana Rishona complex.

Bike path through Valley of Rephaim.

Silo Cafe.

The First Station, 1978.

Inauguration of the Jerusalem Train Station in 1892. Note Montefiore’s windmill in the background.

BORDER FENCE DIVIDING JORDAN FROM ISRAEL RUNNING THROUGH THE CENTER OF BEIT ZAFAFA VILLAGE ON THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF JERUSALEM. Fritz Cohen, GPO 1964