What life was like in the leper colony that sowed fear in Jerusalem
Follow Mar. 4, 2021 Hansen House, which Jerusalemites know also as the “leper house” – and now as a cultural center – is a magnificent historical structure, large and walled, in the Talbieh neighborhood not far from downtown. During the coronavirus lockdowns its blossoming garden became a place of refuge for many residents who sought a place to breathe fresh air and to work quietly amid a setting of urban nature. Just two weeks ago, before the snow fell, the site was abuzz with families and children romping among the blossoming almond trees. The garden was also in bloom 120 years ago....
Source: haaretz.com