Jerusalem

A moving story by a Jerusalem student is touching hearts: A beggar, who passed away two years ago, appeared in a dream with an unusual request.

Eviatar Banai talks about joy vs. sadness, education without preaching, family roots and the lifelong journey to live authentically with God

A descendent of old Jerusalem families, one of the first to venture outside the city walls. Dr. Simcha Mendelbaum, the sole survivor of the Battle of the Bevingrad Fortress, shares his memories from the 1948 war, recounts his ties with Rabbi Aryeh Levin, and his life's work dedicated to the beloved city.

A tiny stone weight inscribed with ancient Hebrew lettering was discovered during excavations near the City of David. Weights like this were used for half-shekel contributions by the Israelites.

One of seven female prophets, Chuldah's courage and clarity left a lasting impact on a king and a nation

From worn garments to silent tears, these Jerusalem rabbinic figures lived with heartbreak over the destruction and carried hope for its rebuilding

Has the world changed overnight? Have we forgotten the age-old teaching "It is known that Esau hates Jacob"?

A magical childhood among the alleys of the Nahlaot neighborhood, a home open to all, simplicity and an indescribable atmosphere. In honor of Jerusalem Day, artist Milka Benziman opens her painting archive, offering a glimpse into the enchanting Jerusalem of fifty years ago.

Floodwaters have reached Jerusalem, bringing the light rail to a standstill. Watch the footage.

These surprising facts will make you think twice about history, animals, and even punctuation

No less than four thousand Ethiopian Jews perished during the journey to the Land of Israel. Three immigrants recount the ordeals and losses on the way to the holy Jerusalem, as they called it.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks shares a powerful and inspiring message about Jerusalem, reflecting on his experience overlooking the ancient city from Mount Scopus.

Essential Guidance on Respecting and Preserving the Holiness of Judaism’s Most Sacred Site

A young man stunned the staff at the National Library in Jerusalem when he returned two old history books borrowed by his grandmother 60 years ago. The fine for this long-overdue return? You won't believe it.

Why Jews in different countries face different directions in prayer and how to orient your heart toward Jerusalem

A tour in the Western Wall area opened my eyes to the splendor of the past that was lost with the destruction of the Temple, and strengthened my anticipation for complete redemption.

Rabbi Yisrael Gliss, born and raised in Jerusalem, unveils some of the city's deepest secrets. Discover who found the burial cave of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura, why mines were planted near the Western Wall, and who were trapped in Zedekiah's Cave without escape. Stories of Jerusalem.

How the famous American author saw a desolate, impoverished Jerusalem — and why his vivid account matters for understanding the city’s transformation today

The tale of Jerusalem's deliverance on the 25th of Tevet.

It seemed that the voice of Torah was almost silenced, but suddenly it is bustling with life. Yeshiva students and scholars fill the synagogues and study halls in the Old City of Jerusalem. Where were the oil jug and shofar from the Temple kept? What stories were told about the rocks of Porat Yosef Yeshiva? And why was a synagogue named after Elijah the Prophet? A tour of then and now in the alleys of the Jewish Quarter.