Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of the world's most unique cities. With its rich history, it is sacred to three religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam). With its modern revival, it serves at the capital of Israel.
Jerusalem's Changing Demographics
As Jerusalem’s Arab population grows and Jewish population declines, Israelis are becoming increasingly concerned about the difficulty of maintaining Jerusalem’s status as the eternal capital of the Jewish State in the future.
As Jerusalem’s Arab population grows and Jewish population declines, Israelis are becoming increasingly concerned about the difficulty of maintaining Jerusalem’s status as the eternal capital of the Jewish State in the future.
Jews & Jerusalem: The Source of the Bond
Why is Jerusalem sacred to Jews? Why are Jews opposed to dividing Jerusalem by giving Palestinians control over parts of the city, including the Temple Mount, in return for the Palestinians' promise for peace?
Why is Jerusalem sacred to Jews? Why are Jews opposed to dividing Jerusalem by giving Palestinians control over parts of the city, including the Temple Mount, in return for the Palestinians' promise for peace?
Virtual Tour of Jerusalem
Enjoy this comprehensive description of the unique city of Jerusalem. It includes photos of the city today.
Enjoy this comprehensive description of the unique city of Jerusalem. It includes photos of the city today.
3000 Years in Jerusalem
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell. Peruse this enjoyable and interesting history of Jerusalem.
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell. Peruse this enjoyable and interesting history of Jerusalem.
Walk Through Modern Jerusalem
Enjoy a virtual tour through modern Jerusalem via these online photos from Nahum Dimer(atz).
Enjoy a virtual tour through modern Jerusalem via these online photos from Nahum Dimer(atz).
Photos of Slichot Prayers in Jerusalem on Erev Yom Kippur
It is customary to go to the Western Wall of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (destroyed in 70 CE by the Romans) before Yom Kippur to ask God for forgiveness for our sins. This photo was taken of people praying Slichot at the Wall at about 5 a.m. a few days before Yom Kippur.
It is customary to go to the Western Wall of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (destroyed in 70 CE by the Romans) before Yom Kippur to ask God for forgiveness for our sins. This photo was taken of people praying Slichot at the Wall at about 5 a.m. a few days before Yom Kippur.
Pledge of Allegiance to Jerusalem
Photo essay of the Jerusalem rally. Some 300,000 people, the largest gathering ever in the history of the ancient city, rallied in Jerusalem on January 8 to send a message to the world that Jews worldwide will not abandon their sacred city.
Photo essay of the Jerusalem rally. Some 300,000 people, the largest gathering ever in the history of the ancient city, rallied in Jerusalem on January 8 to send a message to the world that Jews worldwide will not abandon their sacred city.
New York-Jerusalem Bond
Read about New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's solidarity visit to Jerusalem.
Read about New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's solidarity visit to Jerusalem.
Reaction to a Jerusalem Bus Bombing
Read an eye-witness' reaction to seeing a Jerusalem bus bombing.
Read an eye-witness' reaction to seeing a Jerusalem bus bombing.
Aish HaTorah - Window on the Western Wall
A view of the Western Wall (live!) from the Aish HaTorah building - the Jewish outreach organization. Send a prayer, why the Wall is holy, and more.
A view of the Western Wall (live!) from the Aish HaTorah building - the Jewish outreach organization. Send a prayer, why the Wall is holy, and more.
Aish.com Tunnel Tour
Explore that remnant of the Temple, known as the Western Wall, or "Kotel" in Hebrew, and the adjacent tunnel system, an incredible labyrinth of passageways and arches untouched for centuries.
Explore that remnant of the Temple, known as the Western Wall, or "Kotel" in Hebrew, and the adjacent tunnel system, an incredible labyrinth of passageways and arches untouched for centuries.
Bloomfield Science Museum
This Jerusalem museum teaches children why buildings don't fall down, how to freeze motion and more. Museum is reportedly a good one, though website doesn't have all that much.
This Jerusalem museum teaches children why buildings don't fall down, how to freeze motion and more. Museum is reportedly a good one, though website doesn't have all that much.
Har Homa Homepage
Facts, chronology of events, the role of the media - and a suggested compromise to resolve the Har Homa crisis, from the Makor Group.
Facts, chronology of events, the role of the media - and a suggested compromise to resolve the Har Homa crisis, from the Makor Group.
History of Plumbing in Jerusalem
From Jerusalem's inception, its lifeline of water depended solely on hidden wells and underground cisterns. A very real plumbing supplies company gives a remarkably accurate account of Jerusalem's waterworks history.
From Jerusalem's inception, its lifeline of water depended solely on hidden wells and underground cisterns. A very real plumbing supplies company gives a remarkably accurate account of Jerusalem's waterworks history.
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Israel’s most important antiquity site, reaches the Temple Mount on the north, the slope of the Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley on the east, and the Valley of Hinnom on the west and the south. The Park's entrance is near the Dung Gate. This website has vast information about archaeology, Jerusalem history and the people who excavated into the city's past.
The Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Israel’s most important antiquity site, reaches the Temple Mount on the north, the slope of the Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley on the east, and the Valley of Hinnom on the west and the south. The Park's entrance is near the Dung Gate. This website has vast information about archaeology, Jerusalem history and the people who excavated into the city's past.
Jerusalem Archives
Photographs, detailed maps, diagrams, and text present Jewish life in Jerusalem during Ottoman rule, the British Mandate, Israel's War of Independence and other historical periods.
Photographs, detailed maps, diagrams, and text present Jewish life in Jerusalem during Ottoman rule, the British Mandate, Israel's War of Independence and other historical periods.
Jerusalem City of Gold
Explanations of the sights to see in Jerusalem, recommendations for restaurants and accommodations, what to do with your children in the city and more.
Explanations of the sights to see in Jerusalem, recommendations for restaurants and accommodations, what to do with your children in the city and more.
Jerusalem Development Authority
The Jerusalem Development Authority (JDA) is a joint government/municipal corporation. The authority prepares plans for the economic development of Jerusalem. Detailed information on planning projects is provided on the web site.
The Jerusalem Development Authority (JDA) is a joint government/municipal corporation. The authority prepares plans for the economic development of Jerusalem. Detailed information on planning projects is provided on the web site.
Jerusalem Municipality
Jerusalem website - the official website of the city of Jerusalem. Information about arts, business, tourism, lodging and more as well as a virtual tour of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem website - the official website of the city of Jerusalem. Information about arts, business, tourism, lodging and more as well as a virtual tour of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem Music Center
Situated in the Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood, the center is an institution without any fixed curriculum, permanent staff or body of student. It's uniqueness lies in allowing students to encounter world known musicians in the form of master classes, workshops or performances.
Situated in the Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood, the center is an institution without any fixed curriculum, permanent staff or body of student. It's uniqueness lies in allowing students to encounter world known musicians in the form of master classes, workshops or performances.
Shalom Hartman Institute
Founded in 1976, the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem is a leading innovator in the field of pluralistic Jewish thought and education.
Founded in 1976, the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem is a leading innovator in the field of pluralistic Jewish thought and education.
The Chagall Windows
The Chagall Windows, stained glass by artist Marc Chagall, are a main tourist interest in a tour of the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem.
The Chagall Windows, stained glass by artist Marc Chagall, are a main tourist interest in a tour of the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem.
The Israel Museum of Jerusalem
Take a virtual tour of Israel's most beautiful collection of archaeology and Judaica.
Take a virtual tour of Israel's most beautiful collection of archaeology and Judaica.
The Jerusalem Post Internet Edition
The best online source of news from Israel! The Jerusalem Post has an Internet daily, recently redesigned, giving you the latest news, editorials, feature articles and even a Dry Bones cartoon! Updates are posted throughout the day.
The best online source of news from Israel! The Jerusalem Post has an Internet daily, recently redesigned, giving you the latest news, editorials, feature articles and even a Dry Bones cartoon! Updates are posted throughout the day.
The Knesset
Take a virtual tour of Israel's Parliament, in this new, nicely designed site. I wish the discussions in the Knesset could be this beautiful.
Take a virtual tour of Israel's Parliament, in this new, nicely designed site. I wish the discussions in the Knesset could be this beautiful.
Van Leer Institute
The Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem promotes better understanding among people in Israel. It serves as a center for advanced learning and a hub of civil society activity, encouraging research, exchange of knowledge, and public debate.
The Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem promotes better understanding among people in Israel. It serves as a center for advanced learning and a hub of civil society activity, encouraging research, exchange of knowledge, and public debate.
Yad Vashem
The Jerusalem memorial to the Six Million who perished in the Holocaust.
The Jerusalem memorial to the Six Million who perished in the Holocaust.