Yom Yerushalayim
Journey to Jerusalem
This poster depicts many of the unique and intriguing sites that reveal Jerusalem’s distinctive character. History and modernity coexist in Jerusalem, the capital of the Jewish state and the heart of the Jewish soul.
Yom Yerushalayim PDFs
Activities for Yom Yerushalayim. Mini-Lessons for Yom Yerushalayim Make a timeline of Israel's history, learn about the Kotel, and listen to Naomi Shemer's music.
The Battle For Jerusalem
A story of heroism and sacrifice to reunify Jerusalem in the Six Day War of 1967 This article appeared in the Second Israel@60 supplement: A Proud Nation Establishes Roots 1949-1967. Download the entire supplement below. This article appears on pages 6-7.
Gateways: A Ceremony for Yom Yerushalayim
The gates that surround Jerusalem's Old City each have a history of their own. "Our feet stood firm within your gates, Jerusalem." Psalms 122:2
Eyewitness to History
Re-live the Six-Day War with Ya'akov Katz, ex-paratrooper. From his office on Rehov Shivtei Yisrael in Jerusalem, Ya'akov Katz sees the Old City and Har Habayit (the Temple Mount, where
A Walk Through History
Follow in the footsteps of Judaism's great tzaddikim (righteous people) on this walk through Jerusalem. "And they that lead the many to righteousness will be like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3
Jerusalem, Forever Ours
From the days of Abraham until now, Jerusalem has always been a special place for the Jewish people. "'Jersuaelem which is bound firmly together' [Psalms 122:3] binds the Jews one to the other." Talmud Yerushalmi, Hagigah 21a In 1948, the State of Israel declared her independence and, against all odds, defeated the Arab countries that had hoped to destroy the new Jewish state.
Jerusalem Day celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem, when Jews could once again pray at the Kotel, the Western Wall.
