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


Is the IDF worried about another round of conflict on Jerusalem Day? - analysis

Jerusalem Day will probably not go without incidents this year, but in terms of major threats, the intelligence outlook is actually much calmer than in recent years

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

Jerusalem remains Israel's biggest city with nearly 1m. residents

89% of those aged 20-years-old or older are satisfied with their lives in the city, similar to the national average.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walks next to an Israeli female soldier on Jaffa Road, August 30, 2022 in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Day: Here's what to know ahead of the flag march

Security tensions, road closures, march routes and music festivals: Here's what to know for Jerusalem Day.

Itamar Ben-Gvir waves a flag at the Jerusalem Flag March on June 15

We will not forget the importance of Jerusalem - opinion

Jerusalem Day is not a day to hound Muslim residents and shopkeepers in the Old City. It is a day to proudly wave the Israeli flag, if you wish, and march your way to the Western Wall

 JERUSALEM DAY, last year: Your ancestors could only pray in the direction of Jerusalem. You can now put your hands on the stones of the Western Wall

Israeli flag march in Jerusalem could lead to violence, Palestinians warn

A Palestinian activist group addressed Israel with the message: “This city will only be an Islamic and Arab city and will never be a Jewish city.”

 Palestinians burn a representation of an Israeli flag during a protest over tensions in Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Jerusalem Day, on May 29, 2022.

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, check out the new train stations coming to the capital

The new stations will service the center of the city and the First Station area near the Old City of Jerusalem.

 A sketch of the new train station planned for the center of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day flag march to go ahead as usual, Netanyahu promises

Palestinian terrorist groups have issued threats against the Israeli flag march scheduled for Jerusalem Day.

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

Renowned ophthalmologist becomes fifth Arab recipient of Jerusalem award

In the last five years, according to Walla, only 4.5% of recipients were Arab, and only one was a resident of east Jerusalem. 

 Ophthalmology exam (illustrative).

Jerusalem highlights May 12 –18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 GET YOUR wheels in gear for Studio in Motion at the Yitzhak Navon train station (pictured).

Jerusalem Day: 10 iconic must-see spots in Israel's capital

In advance of Jerusalem Day, marking 56 years since the city’s unification, the Magazine brings you a tapestry of 10 of Jerusalem’s iconic places and people, in alphabetical order.

 JERUSALEM: A view of Israel's capital city (Illustrative).