The Name Jerusalem
Initially, King David ruled from Hebron, but Hebron was not the ideal location for the seat of government. Not only was Hebron in the southernmost part of the Israelite kingdom, but it…
The Name Jerusalem
Initially, King David ruled from Hebron, but Hebron was not the ideal location for the seat of government. Not only was Hebron in the southern-most part of the Israelite kingdom, but it…
Why is Jerusalem Not Mentioned in the Torah?
In the first aliyah of parashat Re’eh, the Torah mentions 16 times an unknown place where God will choose to rest His Presence. Now, thousands of years later, we know that place to be the…
Jerusalem Day
Today is Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. Learn more about the holiday by clicking here. .
Promote and Support Jerusalem
Our generation has merited to have unmitigated access to Jerusalem. Do not squander that opportunity.
Mourning over Jerusalem Helps Rebuild the Holy City
The sages have explained that those who properly mourn Jerusalem's destruction will merit to see the holy city rebuilt.
Help Build Jerusalem
Like a magnet, Jews have been drawn to Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people, in each generation. Identify ways to help continue to build our Holy City.
A View From Jerusalem
Check out Jerusalem on one of the several Western Wall webcams available on the web, such as the Kotel Cam or Window on the Wall
Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Learn more about the connection that Jews have had with Jerusalem over the last 3,000 years through the powerful video presentation delivered several years ago by the late former Chief…