The Old City
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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
The Walls & Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem
In this informative video (03:30), local tour guide Jenni Menashe gives an entertaining introduction to the history and significance of
The Sounds of the Old City of Jerusalem
Written by Sarah Tuttle-Singer, the New Media editor at the Times of Israel, this blog post describes the atmosphere and sounds
IDF: The Military Story of the Six Day War
Produced by the Israel Defense Forces in Hebrew with English subtitles, this video (09:04) describes Israel’s military victory against four enemy
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
An Interview with the Director of “In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem”
Filmed at Ammunition Hill, this video (06:47) presents an interview with Erin Zimmerman, the director of the Christian Broadcasting Network’s
A Virtual Guide of the Western Wall Tunnels
Created by All About Jerusalem, this video (05:08) takes viewers on a virtual tour of the Western Wall Tunnels, the continuation of
A Virtual Tour of the Southern Wall Excavations
Created by All About Jerusalem, in this video (03:13), tour guide and archaeologist Danny Herman, takes viewers on a virtual tour of the archaeological excavations
A Brief Virtual Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
Created by the Israeli branch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, the world’s largest Christian television, network, this video (06:14) takes
The Legends of Zedekiah’s Cave
Created by All About Jerusalem, this video (03:27) introduces the mysterious site of Zedekiah’s Cave (also known as King Solomon’s Quarries and the
The History of the Old City of Jerusalem
From HaAtika, the official website of the Old City of Jerusalem, this post presents a concise history of the Old
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
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,
Jaffa Gate
This informative video (03:11) tells the story of the history and significance of Jaffa Gate, one of the main entrances
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
City of David: The Place Where it all Began
Created by the City of David, this song (03:01) encourages tourists to come visit the fascinating archaeological site that tells
Musical Light Show in Zedekiah’s Cave
This video (01:02) presents a short clip from a fascinating musical light show in Zedekiah’s Cave (also called Solomon’s Quarries and
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
The Sounds of the Old City of Jerusalem
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video shows clips from the world music festival in the Old City
Singing Ani Ma’amin at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av
This video shows thousands of worshippers gathered together at the Western Wall on Tisha B’av singing Ani Ma’amin (I Believe), a song
Yaakov Shwekey at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day
This video presents snippets from the concert of the well-known Jewish musical entertainer, Yaakov Shwekey, at the Western Wall on Yom Yerushalayim
Miri Israeli: HaKotel (The Western Wall)
Written by American-born Israeli artist, Miri Israeli, this emotive song describes the Western Wall as a place where one can
Yossi Gamzu: The Kotel (The Western Wall)
Written by Israeli lyricist Yossi Gamzu and performed by Israeli singer Ofra Haza, the song HaKotel conveys the significance of the Western
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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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,
Maps of Each of the Four Quarters of the Old City
From HaAtika, the official website of the Old City of Jerusalem, this post presents a clear map of the gates, streets and some
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
Trailer for “In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem”
This video (1:31) is a trailer for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s documentary, “In Our Hands,” which tells the story of the
An Interview with the Director of “In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem”
Filmed at Ammunition Hill, this video (06:47) presents an interview with Erin Zimmerman, the director of the Christian Broadcasting Network’s
An Animated 3D Reconstruction of the City of David and the Temple
A short clip from the 3D movie from the City of David tour, this video (01:22) shows an animated recreation of
The Old City, Now and Then: 1925 and 2012
This video (06:47) compares video footage from the holy sites of the Old City in 1925 and 2012, including Jaffa Gate, Damascus
Musical Light Show in Zedekiah’s Cave
This video (01:02) presents a short clip from a fascinating musical light show in Zedekiah’s Cave (also called Solomon’s Quarries and
Assassin’s Creed Meets Parkour in the Old City
This entertaining video (03:39) features two talented daredevils flipping and jumping over the rooftops and alleyways of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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
The Sounds of the Old City of Jerusalem
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video shows clips from the world music festival in the Old City
The Old City of Jerusalem: A Magical City of Splendor
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, this video (01:29) presents some of the highlights of the Old City of
Ancient Maps of Jerusalem
Created by the the Jerusalem Municipality, this article presents images and explanations of a collection of ancient maps of Jerusalem,
Tourist Map of the Old City of Jerusalem
Created by iTravelJerusalem, this comprehensive map highlights the main tourist attraction and historical sites in the Old City of Jerusalem, including
The Church Bells of the Holy Sepulchre
This video (01:58) presents the ringing of the bells of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter of the
The Jerusalem Festival of Light in the Old City
This video (01:34) presents some highlights from the The 2017 Jerusalem Festival of Light in 2017, an annual event in
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
Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem
This short video (01:55) captures the magical festive atmosphere of Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem, including tables of sufganiyot,
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