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Prayer for the Rebuilding of the Temple After Candle Lighting
There is a custom to recite this prayer for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after making the blessing
Informative Articles & Videos
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Mayor Nir Barkat: Jerusalem as the Eternal Capital
In this short video (0:53), Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat affirms that the city of Jerusalem is the spiritual, national, united
President Reuven Rivlin’s Speech at Opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem
This video (06:52) presents Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin’s speech at the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem in 2018. He
The Battles of the Paratroopers in the Six Day War
From the official website of Ammunition Hill, this link provides detailed information about the role of the Paratrooper Brigade during
Soldiers Describe the Battle for Ammunition Hill & Jerusalem: 50 Years Later
Written by journalist Paul Auster to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, this article from the Jerusalem
PM Ariel Sharon’s Address at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
This post presents the text of then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s speech at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
Inspired by 1967: A Panel Discussion with Yossi Klein Halevi, Michael Oren & Nir Barkat
Held in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, this video (17:30) presents a panel discussion about
The Battle for Jerusalem in the Six Day War: Survival of a Nation
Produced by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, this moving video (08:29) tells the story of Israel’s 1967 battles for Jerusalem and
Touring the Four Quarters of the Old City from the Rooftops
This video (06:21) from Israeli tour guide, Itay Rotem, presents an excellent introduction to the four quarters of the Old
20 Famous Quotes About Jerusalem
This post presents a selection of famous quotes about the power and role of Jerusalem from a wide range of
Quotes from the Sages About Jerusalem
This post presents a collection of quotes from rabbinic liturgy describing the significance of Jerusalem in Jewish tradition. Quotes from
Liberating the Old City of Jerusalem: A Personal Story
Created by the Israel Defense Forces, this moving video (01:04) recalls the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem and
Ancient Maps of Jerusalem
Created by the the Jerusalem Municipality, this article presents images and explanations of a collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem,
The Gates of the Old City
This post presents a map of the seven gates in the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, along with
Why Israelis and Palestinians Both Claim Jerusalem
Created by Vox, a liberal-leaning American news and opinion website, this video (05:00) explains the religious and historical reasons why both Israelis and Palestinians
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
Rabbi Sacks on Jerusalem: The 50th Anniversary of Reunification
In this moving video (7:15), Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the previous Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, tells the moving story of
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Yaffa Yarkoni: Bab el Wad
Written by Haim Gouri, composed by Shmuel Farshko and performed by Yaffa Yarkoni, this moving song commemorates the battles of
IDF Central Command Variety Ensemble: Guard of the Walls
Written in 1977, this classic Israeli folk song by the Central Command Variety Ensemble of the Israel Defense Forces (Pikud Hamercaz)
Yehoram Gaon: From the Summit of Mount Scopus
This song, performed by Israeli singer and cultural icon, Yehoram Gaon, expresses the eternal Jewish longing to return to and
Ami Yares & Heartbeat: Jerusalem
This video features songwriter, musician and educator Ami Yares performing his original song “Jerusalem” together with Heartbeat, a social change organization
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
Meir Ariel: Jerusalem of Iron
“Jerusalem of Iron” was written by Israeli singer-songwriter Meir Ariel following the Six Day War to the melody of Naomi
Blue Fringe: City of Gold
A moving song to Jerusalem, City of Gold was written by Blue Fringe, an American Jewish band. City Of Gold
Paul Simon: Silent Eyes
Written by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, Silent Eyes is a moving song about Jerusalem. Silent Eyes Silent eyes Watching Jerusalem
Glykeria: Shabechi Yerushalyim
This video presents Greek singer Glykeria’s Hebrew performance of the Israeli folk song, Shabechi Yerushalayim, together with the Israeli Philarmonic Orchestra. While
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
Hadag Nachash: Here I Come (Lyrics & Lesson Plan)
This post presents Hadag Nachash’s song “Here I Come,” which follows one man’s journey between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and
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,
Sabaton: Counterstrike – A Heavy Metal Song About the Six Day War
This video presents a song about the Six Day War by Sabaton, a Swedish heavy metal band who’s songs recount
A Performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” on the Old City Walls
A live recording from the light show on the walls of the Old City celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification
Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival
A promotional video for the annual Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival, this video (02:01) presents highlights from this unique celebration of
Light Show on the Old City Walls: A Timeline of Jerusalem
This video (09:52) presents a beautiful light show on the walls of the Old City, created as part of the
City of David: An Indie-Gospel Cover Song About Jerusalem
Entitled “City of David,” this is the official music video of Feter Hendel’s cover of an old gospel song taught
Koolulam: 1000 People Sing Bob Marley’s “One Love” in Jerusalem
This inspirational video presents 1000 people of different backgrounds who gathered together to sing “One Love” by Bob Marley in English, Hebrew
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
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
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: A Chuppah Song
This emotive video features Elior Itzkovitz Cohen singing “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem,” a Hebrew song often sung under the chuppah prior to
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Public Transportation in Jerusalem
This post provides links to websites that can help you get around Jerusalem using public transportation. This article explains how to
Where to Eat Shabbat Meals in Jerusalem
This post offers information about how you can get set up for Shabbat meals in Jerusalem. Please note that some
Jerusalem Maps: Attractions & Public Transportation Routes
This post provides useful maps for visitors to Jerusalem, including those that highlight tourist attractions and bus routes. This link provides a
Letters from Jerusalem: 1947-1948
This link provides a sample of letters that capture the spirit of the new country from the book “Letters from Jerusalem, 1947-1948”
President Reuven Rivlin’s Speech at Opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem
This video (06:52) presents Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin’s speech at the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem in 2018. He
Natan Yonatan: Everyone Has a Jerusalem
This post presents an English translation of a Hebrew poem about Jerusalem written by celebrated Israeli poet, Natan Yonatan (1923-2004).
Rabbi Yehuda Halevi: Jerusalem
This post presents medieval Spanish Jewish physician poet and philosopher Rabbi Yehuda Halevi’s poem “Jerusalem,” translated to English by Robert
Ethiopian Jews Celebrate Sigd in Jerusalem
Produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network, this short news segment (02:26) introduces the ancient Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd, which symbolizes
PM Ariel Sharon’s Address at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
This post presents the text of then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s speech at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
Voices of Jerusalem: Celebrating 50 Year’s Since the Reunification
Produced by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in celebration of the 50th anniversary since the reunification of the city during the Six
Light Show on the Old City Walls: A Timeline of Jerusalem
This video (09:52) presents a beautiful light show on the walls of the Old City, created as part of the
20 Famous Quotes About Jerusalem
This post presents a selection of famous quotes about the power and role of Jerusalem from a wide range of
Quotes from the Sages About Jerusalem
This post presents a collection of quotes from rabbinic liturgy describing the significance of Jerusalem in Jewish tradition. Quotes from
Liberating the Old City of Jerusalem: A Personal Story
Created by the Israel Defense Forces, this moving video (01:04) recalls the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem and
Ancient Maps of Jerusalem
Created by the the Jerusalem Municipality, this article presents images and explanations of a collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem,
15 Old City of Jerusalem Audio Walking Tours
This post presents links to the audio guides for 15 different walking tours of the Old City, created by the
A Selection of Yehuda Amichai’s Poems About Jerusalem
This post offers the English translation of a selection of poems about Jerusalem, written by the iconic poet, Yehuda Amichai,
Footage from the Liberation of the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in 1967: “The Temple Mount is in Our Hands”
This short video from the Israel Defense Forces presents actual footage from the historic moment when Israeli soldiers overcame Arab
Quotes from Israeli Leaders Upon the Liberation of the Western Wall in 1967
An excerpt from a longer article about the liberation of the Western Wall in the Six Day War in 1967
Haim Hefer: The Paratroopers Are Crying
In this moving poem, Israeli songwriter, poet and writer, Haim Hefer, poetically describes the historic moment of the liberation of the
S.Y. Agnon’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
This post presents the audio recording (Hebrew) and translated text of a short excerpt from Israeli author Shai (Shmuel Yosef)