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Why is Jerusalem a sacred city to Jews?
American Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebrations in Jerusalem
Why do Americans teens and their families travel to Israel to celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs? What do American Jews gain by having their bar or bat mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem?
Jews and 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?
Selichot in Jerusalem on Erev Yom Kippur
It is a Jewish custom to go to the Western Wall of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem before Yom Kippur to ask God for forgiveness for sins committed. Find photos of Jews reciting Selichot Penitential Prayers in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Photo Gallery: Jerusalem's Old City
Enjoy photos of Jerusalem's Old City.
Walk Through Jerusalem's Old City: People-scapes
Enjoy a virtual tour through the Old City of Jerusalem. View photos of the people of Jerusalem's Old City.
Walk Through Jerusalem's Old City
Enjoy a virtual tour through the Old City of Jerusalem. View photos of Jerusalem churches, mosques, antiquities, people and cityscapes.
Walk Through Modern Jerusalem
Enjoy a virtual tour through modern Jerusalem via these online photos from Nahum Dimer(atz).
3000 Years in Jerusalem
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell.
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?
New York-Jerusalem Bond
Read about New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's solidarity visit to Jerusalem.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance to Jerusalem
Photos and information about the Jerusalem rally that took place on January 8, 2001.
Reaction to a Jerusalem Bus Bombing
Read an eye-witness' reaction to seeing a Jerusalem bus bombing.
Virtual Tour of Jerusalem
Take a virtual tour of Jerusalem, the capital and largest city of Israel.
Aish.com: Jerusalem
Aish.com provides a thorough review of spiritual, historical and political claims on the city of Jerusalem -- from both the Arab and Israeli side.
The Jewish Agency for Israel: Jerusalem
The Jewish Agency for Israel provides information about Jerusalem's long history, modern composition, and religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims
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