Jerusalem

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

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.

Two great rabbis receive the same divine message during a deadly epidemic and it changes how weddings are held in Jerusalem until today

Why is it called Jerusalem? When did Jews first settle there? What happened after the destruction of the Second Temple? Let’s explore 10 fascinating facts

In 2002, a terror attack in the heart of Jerusalem brought together a small baby and his rescuer from ZAKA. Fast forward to 2014, and they reunite for the boy's Bar Mitzvah celebration.

Explore the history and significance of the righteous figures buried around Jerusalem. Learn about their lives, their enduring legacy, and the spiritual power of prayer at their gravesites.

Discover the incredible tale of a child prodigy with Torah mastery, and why Rabbi Yehuda Leib Levinstein was skeptical.

What's the story behind an ancient massive stone beam discovered beneath Jerusalem's debris, and how does it connect to the lore of the biblical giant, Og?

A story of the mystical Weeping Stone: Discover the enigmatic source of its tears and why it is a favored place of prayer for kabbalists.

A forgotten donor, a heartfelt letter, and the powerful return of a lost soul to Torah and charity in Jerusalem