Jerusalem day

Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall

In her book ‘Forever My Jerusalem,’ Shteiner recalls life in the Old City before its fall in 1948 and the emotional return decades later.

Hurva remains, 1972.
Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

PLAYING WITH Israeli flags ahead of this year’s Independence Day, at Kobi kindergarten in Moshav Yashresh.

What raising my children in Israel is teaching me - opinion

An alley off Agrippas St.

The little shop on Jaffa Street that captured old Jerusalem - opinion


Our eternal city: An essay in honor of Jerusalem Day

No matter what ordinary events shape my day, the fact that they are happening here, in our eternal city, somehow endows them with an extra dimension.

 The city of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's population reaches one million residents in 2024

The data showed that the city had surpassed a population of one million residents information and broke down the different sectors of the population. 

 Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, June 5, 2024.

Israel looks to ban new de-facto Palestinian embassies in Jerusalem

The bill, which was authorized by MKs from the Likud and National Unity parties, is designed to prevent a new campaign to open consulates in east Jerusalem that service Palestinians.

 Demonstrators rally during a "Stand with Palestine" march in solidarity with Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, October 14, 2023.

'Jerusalem is ours, Temple Mount is ours,' Ben-Gvir declares amid flag day march violence

In total, 18 suspects were arrested during the flag march for violent offenses, assaults, threats, and disorderly conducts.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir seen during Jerusalem Day celebrations outside the Jerusalem Great Synagogue, June 5, 2024

Mapping shelters and prepping for war: State Archives publishes 1948 Jerusalem census files

As part of the census, Jerusalem was divided into 16 districts, each was subsequently divided into sectors, units, and house overseers.

 David Ben-Gurion mentioned in one of the census files unveiled by the State Archive on June 5, 2024.

Thousands of Israeli police deploy in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

The march this year takes place as the Gaza war approaches the start of its ninth month, adding to concerns of wider violence.

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosts Jerusalem Day celebration

This year’s event reiterated US backing for Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war.

 From L-R, Senator Ted Cruz, Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, Head of the Israel Allies Caucus Josh Reinstein.

Grapevine June 5, 2024: Happy Jerusalem Day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with Michael Douglas.

Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA

The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Jerusalem Day flag parade to march through Muslim Quarter in shadow of war

This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.

 Participants in the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade gather outside the Old City's Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023