Jerusalem Day

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.

Bennett: 'Land of Israel is ours, even after elections'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett gives Jerusalem Day speech, emphasizes need to insist on our rights to our land.

Netanyahu promises not to redivide Jerusalem

In Jerusalem Day ceremony PM vows 'never to return to reality of a torn city' and urges peace talks - even as Abbas demands division.

Police 'illegally' distance activists from Jerusalem

Police try to keep activists who opposed missionaries out of Old City on Jerusalem Day, showing 'cops need civil rights courses.'

Watch: Moving song tribute to Jerusalem Day

Powerful video celebrates Jerusalem Day with incredible shots of the capital city.

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Tens of thousands take part in Jerusalem flag march

A full 1,200 police officers deployed to secure traditional rikudegalim march, leading from city center to the Kotel.

'Say yes to the miracle of the Six Day War'

Netanyahu's brother-in-law Dr. Ben-Artzi says his new book shows that in 1967 'we witnessed miracles no less than those in the Bible.'

Abbas demands Jerusalem on 'Naksa Day'

On Jerusalem Day - or 'setback day' - PA head says Palestinians will accept 'nothing less' than a reset to 1967 borders.

Watch: Jerusalem's history captured in pictures

(Hebrew) Armenian orphan who arrived in Jerusalem at the start of the 20th century captured the city's in incredible detail.

'Sad situation on Temple Mount 49 years after liberation'

Rabbi arrested for asking Arab officer who pushed Jews to identify himself; youth who said 'amen' to well-wishes for Jewish people arrested.

US urges citizens to 'exercise caution' in Jerusalem

United States Consulate warns of possibility of 'clashes' between Jews and Arabs on Jerusalem Day.

'Supreme Court rules Ramadan more important than Jerusalem Day'

Court shoots down leftist NGO petition to ban Flag March, but change in schedule to accommodate Ramadan angers right-wing group.

Left-wing extremists 'planning to disrupt Jerusalem Day march'

High Court rejects leftist petition to cancel Rikudgalim; Jerusalem Police Chief says will ensure no clashes between Jews, Muslims.

Jerusalem celebrates 49 years of liberation

Students at the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva dance and sing in honor of holiday.

Jerusalem Day or "Occupation Day?"

Mayor Barkat: Government 'forced a building freeze on Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor marks Jerusalem Day by praising residents for 'coping' with terror wave, accuses govt. of Jewish construction freeze.

Palestinians to flood Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem 'investigator' tells Hamas paper that Palestinian orgs are planning for massive turnout, estimates clashes with Jews.

Watch: Bennett leads nighttime march through Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva joins Education Minister as he leads hike in the footsteps of the fighters who united Jerusalem in 1967.

Netanyahu announces 'Jerusalem Jubilee' plan

PM welcomes three new ministers into government, lays out plan for massive investment in the capital.

Far-left petitions Supreme Court over Jerusalem Day march

Ir Amim organization appeals decision to permit annual Jerusalem Day march through Old City's Damascus Gate.

Meretz head attacks Netanyahu for praising coexistence

PM calls to preserve coexistence in capital; Galon slams him for abandoning security and demands dividing the capital as the 'solution.'

Rikudegalim march to pass through Muslim Quarter again

Despite year of terror attacks, leftist push to cancel Muslim Quarter route, annual Jerusalem Day march to keep to tradition.

Jerusalem the Golden

Jerusalem now home to 10% of Israelis

The largest city in Israel, 870,000 residents recorded in Jerusalem as of 2015 Jerusalem Day statistics reveal.

'Jerusalem is being divided de facto'

Jerusalem city councilmen call on police not to block Jerusalem Day 'rikudgalim' event from parts of Old City.

Academics, journalists to trash Jerusalem's 50th celebrations

With the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's liberation/unification next month, a left-wing group plans to highlight the "occupation."

Watch: Jews Wait 3 Hours to Enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Video taken on Jerusalem Day shows tourists waiting five minutes to enter the Temple Mount, while Jews wait three hours.

Netanyahu: Those Who Want Divided Jerusalem 'Don't Live Here'

Netanyahu vows to keep Jerusalem united in special Cabinet meeting.

PA, Hamas Blast Netanyahu Over Comments on United Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority and Hamas condemn Israeli Prime Minister for saying Jerusalem will never be divided again.

Netanyahu, Herzog Spar Over Keeping Jerusalem United

PM vows never to divide Jerusalem, defends Israel's right to build in its capital; Herzog accuses him of paying 'lip service.'

Worrisome Jerusalem Day Poll Has Activists Rolling Up Sleeves

25% of Religious-Zionist public would agree to hand over parts of Jerusalem for peace treaty. KeepJerusalem head: 'Time to wake up.'