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Zionism in Animation: A Concise History of Jerusalem
Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (01:45) presents a concise summary of the history of
The Significance of Jerusalem in Christianity
Produced by Voice of America News, a U.S. government-funded international multimedia agency, this video (04:00) explores the significance of Jerusalem
The History of Jerusalem’s Importance in Islam
Produced by Israel for Tourists, this informative video (02:53) provides a historical approach to the significance of Jerusalem in Islam,
The Significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism, Islam & Christianity
In this simple video (05:10), archaeology student and Jerusalem tour guide, Nir Ortal, outlines the significance of the Temple Mount
Celebrating 3500 years of Jewish History in Jerusalem
Modeled after a Facebook-generated video, this creative video (01:36) celebrates the Jewish presence in Jerusalem from biblical to modern times, highlighting
The Contributions of Different Populations to Jerusalem Throughout History
Produced by Emek Shaveh, this animated video (02:38) briefly summarizes the history of Jerusalem from prehistoric to modern times, focusing
An Animated History of Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes
Produced by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an independent research institute specializing in public diplomacy and foreign policy, this comprehensive
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If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: A Carlebach Chuppah Song
This audio recording features Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach singing his original melody for “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem,” a Hebrew song often sung under
Flower of Cities: An Arabic Song About Returning to Jerusalem
Sung by the Lebanese artist, Fairuz, one of the most influential singers in the Arab Song, this song was written
Surround Us Lord: A Christian Hymn About the Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem
This video presents an a capella rendition of a Christian hymn based on Psalm 125:2, in which God’s protection for
Avraham Fried: Yerushalayim SheBalev
With Hebrew and English lyrics on the backdrop of pictures of Jerusalem, this video features Avraham Fried‘s song “Yerushalayim Shebalev,” which describes
Don Mclean: Jerusalem
This video presents American singer-songwriter Don McLean’s song “Jerusalem,” written at the request of then-Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek for a
Lach Yerushalayim: An Israeli Folk Song
This video presents the Israeli folk song, Lach Yerushalayim, written by Amos Etinger, composed by A. Rubinstein, and performed by
Daliah Lavi: Jerusalem
This video presents Israeli actress, singer and model Daliah Lavi performing her song, Jerusalem, released in 1970. The lyrics, provided
Maureen Nehedar: Beautiful Heights
This video features Persian Jewish singer, Maureen Nehedar, singing an emotive melody for a moving song about Jerusalem, with lyrics
Alpha Blondy: Jerusalem
A call for peace between Jews, Christians and Muslims, this video features the reggae singer Alpha Blondy singing in English,
Matisyahu: Jerusalem (Out Of Darkness Comes Light)
This post presents the official music video for Matisyahu’s Jerusalem, an upbeat yet solemn song expressing the eternal Jewish yearning
Naomi Shemer: Yerushalayim Shel Zahav / Jerusalem of Gold
This popular Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer describes the Jewish people’s age-old yearning for and ultimate return to Jerusalem. Released just
L’Shana Haba’ah: Next Year in Jerusalem
This song captures the eternal Jewish hope and prayer for the return to Jerusalem. Even though the Jewish people have