Jerusalem Day

'The entire nation needs to be connected to Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister Elkin expresses hope that one day, Jerusalem Day will be something the entire nation celebrates.

Joe Lieberman: Trump had the courage past presidents lacked

2000 VP candidate tells Arutz Sheva why past presidents declined to move embassy, and why Trump was right to ignore their precedent.

Jerusalem Day: The meaning that touches everyone

For many among the Jewish people, Jerusalem Day is another passing day on the calendar. But it is much deeper than that.

Netanyahu:

'We returned to our home and we will keep it forever'

PM Netanyahu celebrates Jerusalem Day at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva.

Bennett:

'Jerusalem is our capital forever'

Jewish Home chairman calls on world leaders: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's official capital.

Building up Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day

Ateret Cohanim has been renewing Jewish presence in Jerusalem for 40 years. Be a partner and help to keep a United Jerusalem in Jewish hands

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations at the Western Wall

Thousands celebrate Israel's 51st Jerusalem Day at Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Thousands of marchers make their way towards Old City of Jerusalem as part of annual 'Rikudegalim' Flag Dance, marking 51st Jerusalem Day.

Jerusalem of Gold - in black and white

In honor of Jerusalem Day, the City of David Archive presents a selection of photos taken in Jerusalem over the past 150 years.

Prime Minister: J'lem the capital of our people only

Festive cabinet meeting in honor of Jerusalem Day held at Bible Lands Museum. Netanyahu congratulates Netta on Eurovision win. 'Boker Toy.'

Jerusalem Day:

The difference between Eretz Yisrael and the State of Israel

'He saw fit to give it to them, and He saw fit to take it from them and give it to us.' Commentary.

Jerusalem Day awaits the Redeemer

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations - in the heart of Tel Aviv

Students from 'Zeitlin' religious high school in Tel Aviv march with Israeli flags through the city, dancing in Sarona market.

Watch: Thousands of yeshiva students celebrate at Western Wall

Thousands from institutes of Torah study from around the country gather for festive prayers in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Jerusalem Day:

Watch: Dance and celebration at Western Wall

Thousands arrive for Jerusalem Day at Western Wall. Later, tens of thousands crowd Western Wall plaza climaxing with main evening rally.

Prayers at the southern plaza of the Kotel, as well

Festive evening prayer for Jerusalem Day takes place at Western Wall's southern plaza. Dozens in attendance.

Jerusalem, the highest level of joy

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: Battlefield Detectives

History Channel examines Israel's miraculous 1967 victory.

Jerusalem Day:

Line of Fire Six Day War Documentary

Jerusalem Day this year falls this Saturday night and Sunday, May 13.

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: Gains and Losses

With victory of biblical proportions, Israel triples in size and rewrites Middle East politics in just six brief days of warfare.

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: War on Three Fronts

Chronicle of Israel’s June 1967 military actions on three fronts, against synchronized forces of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: The Battle for Jerusalem

Israel’s 1967 battles to rescue Jerusalem from Jordanian assault, and ensuing reunification of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: Drumbeats of War

Chronicle of hostile events, threats, and moves that spiraled into the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967.

Jerusalem Day:

Six Day War: A Victory Foreseen

One leader publicly foretold Israel’s astounding victory contrary to military, political, and media predictions.

Watch: Eyewitnesses tell of the liberation of Jerusalem

WATCH: Joint Congress-Knesset event marks Six Day War

Diplomats, politicians, and community leaders celebrate Jerusalem's liberation in unique ceremony connecting Israel and America.

Mark your calendars:

Congress, Knesset, to celebrate in joint trans-Atlantic ceremony

Simultaneous live broadcasts from Israel and the US mark 50 years of a united Jerusalem.

Jerusalem reunification celebrated at European parliament

European Coalition for Israel screens new documentary on Jerusalem in the European Parliament in Brussels.

East Asian supporters of Israel come to Samaria

On 50th anniversary of liberation of Jerusalem, a group of Israel supporters from East Asia visits Samaria.

There is no Hebrew word for history

Watch: Jerusalem - united or divided?

As Jerusalem celebrates 50 years as a united city, some seek to divide Jerusalem. What do the people in Jerusalem say?

Watch: Publisher who revolutionized Jewish books honored

Matthew Miller, owner of Koren Publishers, honored at Ateret Cohanim's Jerusalem celebration.

'I feel gratitude to G-d and those who fought for the country'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Shalom Gold, Dean of OU Israel Avrom Silver College for adults, during OU Israel’s Jerusalem Day event.

From slavery to freedom

The heroism of Holocaust survivors in liberating Jerusalem

Watch: The story of Yitshak Perlmutter, one of many Holocaust survivors who played a crucial role in the early years of the IDF.

Abbas blasts Netanyahu's comments on Jerusalem

PA chairman's office rejects Netanyahu's statement that Jerusalem will remain under Jewish sovereignty.

'Our nation would not exist without the Land of Israel'

Speaking at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, Netanyahu vows to keep Jerusalem united.

Hevron celebrates 50 years with star-studded gala event

Watch a clip with footage from the Six Day War, and join performers and MKs at a gala event on Thursday - at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

The Six Day War - a salvation and a miracle

PM Netanyahu says Six Day War was 'a salvation and miracle,' promises Temple Mount will always remain in Jewish hands.

Dancing with Israeli flags - not just in Jerusalem

Gush Etzion students dance with flags, hold bike race at Gush Etzion Junction. Kindergartners march in Kiryat Moshe, Jerusalem.

Video Art Essay for Jerusalem Day

WATCH: Thousands pray at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day

Israelis hold holiday prayers at Western Wall Plaza, celebrate 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's liberation with Chief Rabbis and city rabbi.

Cruz: Move the embassy to Jerusalem

Texas Senator speaks in honor of Jerusalem Day, reiterate support for formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's eternal capital.

Video: Special Jerusalem Day event for English speakers

OU Israel hosts special event of musical performances and celebratory prayers in honor of 50 years of a unified Jerusalem.

Contest invites participants to submit 'most Israeli' video

Ahead of 50th year anniversary of J'lem liberation, contest 'encourages public to help build a Zionist culture and consciousness in Israel.'

Why Yehoram Gaon won't perform for Trump

Moskowitz Prize for Zionism goes to Moshe Arnes - and Yehoram Gaon turns down an invitation to dine with Trump and Netanyahu.

History of Jerusalem - presented on the walls of the Old City

Multimedia show on Old City's walls shows Jerusalem's history, celebrates 50 years since city's liberation.

Preparing for Trump - by advancing Israeli sovereignty

'Ribonut' hangs signs welcoming President Trump, reminding him that 75% of Israelis support applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

'We never had this kind of freedom before in Jerusalem'

OU Israel's Rabbi Avi Berman talks about the importance of Jerusalem Day and the special event planned for English speakers.

Jerusalem Day: Expect a 'spectacular' opening event

Culture Minister heralds opening event celebrating 50 years since Jerusalem's liberation 'the likes of which have never been seen.'

Congress salutes Jerusalem - Live

At 12 pm (EDT) - the congressional conference in honor of Jerusalem. Watch here live.

Jerusalem hangs record number of Israeli flags

Celebrating 50 years of a united Jerusalem, municipality hang over 10,000 flags in preparation for Jerusalem Day.

Nearly 100,000 affirm the Jerusalem Covenant

NGO presents MK Glick with signatures of the Covenant affirming Jerusalem is the eternal Biblical capital of the Jews.

Meretz condemns liberation of Jerusalem, blasts Jerusalem Day

Far-left party calls for end to 'occupation' of Jerusalem, condemns Jerusalem Day while wishing Muslims 'Happy Ramadan.'

The Jewish Word's June 'Jerusalem' issue

The Jewish Word magazine has published a special issue on Jerusalem in honor of Jerusalem Day. Read it here on Arutz Sheva.

Rabbi falsely detained by Temple Mount police, judge rules

Judge orders immediate release of rabbi after video from the incident directly contradicts police claims - shows officer hit him.

Likud blasts Bennett over criticism of Netanyahu

Officials in the Likud outraged after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state.

Open letter on Jerusalem Day to overseas students in Israel

You Jewish teenagers and young adults made Jewish history this year, showing determination and staying power to stand with Israel.

Netanyahu: No one will remove us from our land

Netanyahu speaks at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem, vows to keep Jerusalem united and build in the city.

Moving: Haredi battalion 'reconquers' Jerusalem

In honor of 49 years since Old City's liberation, 300 warriors march the streets of Jerusalem in a first for the festive day.

Police chief: Only some criticisms of police are accurate

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich defends police conduct during Jerusalem Day, acknowledges there is valid criticism.