Jerusalem is the eternal capital city of the Jewish nation and the place chosen by G‑d for the Holy Temple. Inaugurated by King David and sometimes referred to as Zion, it has been the beating heart of Jewish life for 3,000 years. Located in the Judean hills, it is now a sprawling metropolis of gleaming stone, home to countless yeshivahs and a thriving center of Jewish scholarship and worship.
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The Western Wall, or Kotel, in the Old City of Jerusalem has figured prominently in the Jewish consciousness for centuries. Generations dreamed of appearing before the old stone wall, even just once...
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The Holy Cities of Israel
Learn more about Jerusalem, the holiest city in the world and the eternal capital of the Jewish people
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15 fascinating facts about this enchanting city.
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Birds and plants of the Western Wall
One element of the Kotel is usually overlooked: the wall itself is pulsating with life.
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The most famous part of the City of David is Hezekiah’s
water tunnel, built over 2,500 years ago.
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This ancient fortress and present-day
museum of the history of Jerusalem sits on ruins of a wall from the times of
King Hezekiah from over twenty-five hundred years ago.
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I saw that a Jewish organization will be built with “Jerusalem stone.” What exactly is it and is there a custom to specifically use Jerusalem stone?
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According to the Biblical story, Hezekiah launched one of the most technologically complex operations in all of ancient history.
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