Jerusalem

A journey through ten remarkable facts that reveal Jerusalem’s unique place in history, faith, and human memory.

Kidnapped in 1947, his trail leads to suppressed evidence and a man who carried the secret to his grave. The question remains open, and the pain has never faded.

Tradition says King David rests on Mount Zion. But careful study of ancient sources and archaeological finds raises an unsettling question: could the real tomb be elsewhere?

Ancient pilgrims, devoted students, and centuries of tradition offer conflicting answers to a single question: where does Ramban truly rest? A journey through history, faith, and the enduring legacy of one of Judaism’s greatest scholars.

A suicide bombing at Jerusalem’s Sbarro restaurant during the Second Intifada claimed 15 lives, including seven children. This article revisits the attack, the families shattered, and the wound that still has not healed.

Betrayal, Roman power, and ruthless ambition sealed Jerusalem’s fate. This article follows the fall of the Hasmoneans and Herod’s calculated rise to power.

Judges rule state must forgo autopsies and allow burial of two infants, accepting families’ appeal based on Jewish law as criminal investigation continues

Beneath the Western Wall lies the path our ancestors once walked to the Temple. Through striking archaeological discoveries, this journey brings their footsteps to life and reveals how Jerusalem’s stones still echo with prayer and longing.

A whispered vow beneath the chuppah led Rebbe Menachem Mendel Kaminitz to Jerusalem, where he founded a modest inn near Jaffa Gate that grew into a renowned hotel, welcoming distinguished guests such as Baron Rothschild and Herzl.

At least 55 infants were affected after inhaling fumes believed to have come from heating devices on tragedy at an unlicensed private daycare in Romema

The Mizrahi music icon of the 1980s reflects on stardom, addiction, and the life changing decision to leave the spotlight for spirituality, family, and Jerusalem

At ninety seven, former Lehi fighter Ezra Yachin is still on a mission. Wounded in battle, sustained by faith, and driven by love for Jerusalem, he shares the untold story of courage, sacrifice, and survival.

Jewish residents of Shimon HaTzadik on daily life, security fears, and why they refuse to leave

From Bnei Brak to Jerusalem, a journey through fading workshops, quiet faith, and the message that still burns: as long as the candle is lit, it’s never too late to repair

Childhood memories of war, devotion to mitzvot, biblical inspiration, and a life shaped by Torah, music, and the search for renewal

Who discovered King David’s Tomb? What supports its authenticity, and why is the site so fiercely contested? Rabbi Idan Grossman and Rabbi Yaakov Sevilia share rare insights and declare: “We must do everything to keep the tomb in our hands.”

Shabtai Michaeli, a Georgian immigrant, became an iconic street photographer of Jerusalem despite the challenges of illiteracy and disability. Only after his passing did his children learn of his remarkable life story and his deep love for the people of Israel.

Dr. Avi Solomon on Western Wall excavations, Second Temple ruins, and how the stones of Jerusalem tell the story of the destruction

A social worker from Jerusalem’s Street Dwellers Unit explains how people end up living on the streets, the social and emotional realities of homelessness, and the long, complex path to rehabilitation and hope