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Jerusalem Day: Why are Jews ashamed of reclaiming Jerusalem? - opinion

In many Jewish communities, Jerusalem Day goes unnoticed. The liberation of Jerusalem is no longer celebrated as a miracle or even as a historic achievement. How did we lose our way so quickly?

|ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
A FLAG march takes place through the Old City on Jerusalem Day, in May. Israel will become a bi-national state and its Jewish expressions, including the national flag, will lose their status and their meaning, the writer warns.
Jewish men dance with Israeli flags during Jerusalem Day celebrations at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025.

Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion

Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.

|ByGIL TROY
A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in the foreground as the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the background.

Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion

As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.

Next year in Jerusalem – and then some - opinion

Fifty-nine years after reunification, the Jewish people must reckon with what was won, and what remains to be built.

|ByHARLEY LIPPMAN

The cradle of the conflict: An ex-religious Jew climbs the Temple Mount - comment

Going up to the Temple Mount – the place of God’s presence on Earth – in the middle of this painful Jewish era.

OCTOBER 17, 2024ByYONATAN VERSTANDIG
The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Sukkot fun in Jerusalem: Family activities for the holiday

We all need a break: A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Sukkot.

OCTOBER 13, 2024ByRONIT ANSBACHER, JOANNA SHEBSON
The world's largest sukkah is seen in Jerusalem's Safra Square, home of the Jerusalem Municipality, for the Sukkot holiday.

Torah scroll dedicated at Western Wall to honor October 7 victims and fallen soldiers

A special Torah scroll was dedicated at the Western Wall, honoring October 7 massacre victims and fallen soldiers, symbolizing resilience and unity.

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haim Taib, Yaacov Argamani, writing the last letter on the Torah Scroll.

Senators Graham, Blumenthal sign Torah scroll in honor of October 7 victims - exclusive

'You are not alone; the US stands with you," Sen Lindsey Graham said from the Western Wall.

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Senators Lindsey Graham (R- SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) at a signing of a special Torah Scroll at the Western wall in honor of victims of October 7.

Western Wall slihot ceremony unites thousands in remembrance and hope

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Selichot at Western Wall cancelled due to war

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation has stated that the main selichot will take place in a reduced capacity in the Western Wall tunnels.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Slihot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Vibe: Big moves for the new year

The Israeli branch of the Orthodox Union is pursuing a new decentralized model in which it will partner with local synagogues around Jerusalem and beyond. 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByZEV STUB
OU Israel Center.

Over 50,000 people attend the Selichot event with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto at the Western Wall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByMARK FISH

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

In memory of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, of blessed memory

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
Star of David and yizkor candle.