Jerusalem

Jerusalem is the eternal capital city of the Jewish nation and the place chosen by G-d for the Holy Temple. Inaugurated by King David and sometimes referred to as Zion, it has been the beating heart of Jewish life for 3,000 years. Located in the Judean hi...

Learn more about Jerusalem, the holiest city in the world and the eternal capital of the Jewish people

How did King David know where to build the Holy Temple?

15 fascinating facts about this enchanting city.

Jerusalem, always in our hearts. Stamped into the DNA of the Jewish people. What is so special about this city? Here are 8 Jewish teachings about the uniqueness of this sacred spot, the sadness of its destruction and the promise of its rebirth. 1. The Mos...

A third generation Jerusalemite tells of life in Jerusalem and his personal experience liberating the Jewish quarter during the opening days of the war.

The parshah of Re’eh contains 126 verses, and the mnemonic for it is the word Peliyah (wondrous). Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

A slice of life from the holy city. Footage from various scenes around Jerusalem shot in 2011 and 2012.

Question: As the name Jerusalem rolls off my tongue, my mind conjures images of stone cobbled streets, upon which ancient prophets and kings once trod, and more history than a thousand books could ever hold. I was wondering what the name actually means an...

We have traversed three continents. Twenty-five hours of flight, and twenty-five hundred years of yearning. We have arrived home with our family. Jet lagged and disoriented but so grateful to have arrived safely in the Land of our forefathers...