Jerusalem

Why do we say "next year in Jerusalem" at the Seder?

Jerusalem is not just a place of happiness, it’s a place of elation.

6-month-old infant seriously injured by bus in Jerusalem

Baby girl in stroller hospitalized after being struck by bus in heart of Jerusalem.

1,800-year-old relics

Gold jewelry found in Jerusalem cave worn against 'evil eye'

For the first time, gold jewelry found in late Roman-era Jerusalem burial cave to go on display.

4 hurt in fires in Jerusalem and Haifa

3 residents pulled from burning building in Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem, elderly woman pulled from buring building in Haifa.

Watch: A Psalm of Peace - for the Rebbe's birthday

It is a Chabad tradition to say the psalm whose number is the years since the Rebbe's birth on NIssan 11, so chap.122 is said tonight.

Jerusalem:

Terrorist eliminated after trying to steal officer's weapon

Israeli Arab terrorist tries to steal weapon from Border Police officer at the Chain Gate and is eliminated. Clashes break out.

120 orphans celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs in Jerusalem

Colel Chabad holds special ceremony at Western Wall allowing Israeli orphans to celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs.

Despite terror wave:

Israel to make series of concessions for Ramadan

Entry to Jerusalem, Temple Mount to be eased for Arab residents of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Family visits inside Israel to be allowed.

Jerusalem:

Arabs attack police officers responding to car accident

Dozens of Arabs threw stones, rods, and additional items at officers who were responding to a car accident in the Jabal Mukaber neighborhood

Mark Levin lauds wife's fundraising run in J'lem half-marathon

Julie Strauss participates in half-marathon fundraising effort to benefit Jerusalem terror victims.

Jerusalem to demolish illegal construction in Shimon Hatzadik

Jerusalem City Council member Yonatan Yosef welcomes the move: It's time for governance.

Shushan Purim: The sweetest victory

Can you hear us celebrating, Haman? Hark from whatever dismal depths you are in now, and hear our sweet children singing in our own country.

EU concerned Hungary may move embassy to Jerusalem

European Commission’s spokesman for foreign affairs reiterates EU policy is not to open embassies in Jerusalem.

Hungary:

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

Hungarian President Katalin Novak says no decision has yet been made on whether Budapest would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Fire breaks out in storage unit in building's basement, spreads upwards to apartments. 4 people suffer from smoke inhalation.

Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister informs Israeli counterpart his country will open an embassy in Israel's capital.

Jerusalem counter-terror operation continues at Ben-Gvir's order

4 guns, 11 toy guns modified to use live bullets seized and 72 suspects arrested in Jerusalem in first half of the week.

IDF announces:

Home of terrorist who murdered two in Jerusalem to be demolished

IDF announces intention to demolish the home of terrorist Aslam Farouk, who placed explosive devices in two locations in Jerusalem.

City of David shooting

Man indicted for leaving gun his teen brother used in attack

Suspect bought gun and ammunition, left them in a bin in a warehouse next door to his home for his 13-year-old brother to find.

Ben-Gvir: Israel won't surrender to a handful of terrorists

Group in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem attempts to force general strike by blocking roads, preventing residents from getting to work.

Ben Gvir instructs not to return body of Neve Yaakov terrorist

National Security Minister disagrees with Police Commissioner's opinion that keeping the terrorist's body would result in disturbances.

Good news:

Paratrooper wounded in Jerusalem attack opens his eyes

Family of paratrooper who was seriously wounded in attack near the City of David in Jerusalem says he has made progress in the last week.

Netanyahu pressures Ben-Gvir to stop Jerusalem operation

PM sends his military secretary to tell National Security Minister to stop counter-terror op after warning from security officials.

The protest continues:

Huge demonstration to take place outside the Knesset on Monday

In addition, a protest is planned for Thursday outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Shabak chief Ronen Bar tells National Security Min. his orders to police will lead to escalation. Ben-Gvir: Your way didn't bring security.

Jerusalem bus stops to be fortified after deadly ramming attack

300 high-risk bus stops in capital to receive protection against ramming attacks, followed by an additional 700 bus stops.

Jerusalem under attack:

3 Border Police reserve platoons called up as reinforcements

"They're throwing rocks, even washing machines, from the rooftops," describes Jerusalem Border Police Chief.

Online Seduction:

Jerusalem Arabs arrested for sex crimes against Israeli teen

Two residents of Shuafat arrested for sex crimes against 15-year-old Israeli girl they met on the Instagram social media outlet.

Watch:

Ramot terrorist veers off the road and hits the bus stop

New footage of ramming attack shows how the terrorist sharply accelerated into the bus stop where the victims were standing.

Home of Jerusalem terrorist sealed

Police remove the contents of the home and evacuate the terrorist's parents. His two brothers were arrested after the attack.

Photographer at attack scene:

'I saw the murdered man's shoe - that's when I broke down'

Chabad photojournalist Dov Ber Hechtman went out to document the scene of Friday's attack and could not hold back his tears.

Former Police Commissioner:

'Ben Gvir is a pyromaniac with a tank of gas'

Former Israel Police Commissioner blasts National Security Minister for announcing an “Operation Defensive Shield 2” in eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem death toll rises

8-year-old hit in ramming attack dies

Brother of 6-year-old killed in Jerusalem terror attack succumbs to injuries, bringing death toll to 3.

Israel National News

10 killed in Jerusalem terror attacks in just 2 weeks

Deadly ramming attack comes 2 weeks after Neve Yaakov synagogue massacre.

'A heinous crime':

UAE condemns ramming attack in Jerusalem

UAE sends condolences to Israel following ramming attack in Ramot neighborhood in which two Israelis were murdered.

'Repugnant, unconscionable'

Blinken condemns ramming attack in Jerusalem

US Secretary of State condemns attack which killed two Israelis, including a six-year-old boy.

'Cowardly act of terrorism'

Countries in Europe denounce Jerusalem attack

Germany, Italy and France condemn ramming attack in which a 20-year-old and a six-year-old were murdered.

Before Shabbat:

Six-year-old murdered in Jerusalem attack laid to rest

Two people who were murdered in ramming attack in Ramot neighborhood identified as Alter Shlomo Lederman, 20, and Yaakov Yisrael Paley, 6.

Ben Gvir after attack:

'I ordered Operation Defensive Shield 2 in eastern Jerusalem'

Ben Gvir’s statement denounced by senior government officials: Decisions about operations are not made on a sidewalk at a bus stop.

Watch: Ramot ramming terrorist neutralized

The terrorist who committed the deadly attack in Ramot this afternoon was neutralized at the scene.

Hamas: 'We will not hesitate to renew hostilities with Israel"

A spokesperson for Hamas praised the ramming in Jerusalem and promised to continue the struggle against Israel.

Netanyahu orders demolition of Ramot terrorist's home

Prime Minister Netanyahu calls for arrest of any abettors to Ramot terrorist, immediate sealing and demolition of his home.

2 dead, 5 injured in Jerusalem terror attack

Ramming attack at Ramot, Jerusalem bus stop, leaves two dead, one a 6-year-old boy, five people injured.

Under Ben-Gvir:

Demolition of illegal Arab buildings at record high

Number of illegal Arab buildings demolished in Jerusalem more than doubles since last year, with similar rise in Judea and Samaria.

Ancient gold bead from the City of David found in Jerusalem

Teenager uncovers rare gold bead from Pilgrimage Road structure in the City of David outside of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Atarot:

MKs push long-delayed plan for new east Jerusalem neighborhood

Coalition MKs push to implement decades-old plan to build new Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem

19-year-old American seminary student killed in Jerusalem crash

Long Island teen and Yeshiva University Girls High School graduate studying in Jerusalem killed in a car crash in the capital.

Biden to Jordanian King:

'We support the legal status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque'

Biden meets King Abdullah II at the White House, reaffirms "the critical need to preserve the historic status quo" in Jerusalem.

2 killed in major car accident in German Colony, Jerusalem

Efforts underway to rescue woman trapped in overturned vehicle. Driver, pedestrian declared dead at the scene.

Condition of City of David shooting victim worsens

Family of 22-year-old soldier who was shot by a 13-year-old terrorist holds prayer service for his recovery at the Western Wall.

Arab medic on racist chants: I'm there to treat the patients

Fadi Dekaidek, the Israeli Arab first on the scene of both terror attacks, recalls the initial shock as he raced to help.

Demolition of illegal buildings in eastern Jerusalem begins

Jerusalem municipality, police act to implement policy announced by National Security Minister following synagogue shooting.

Jerusalem Mayor:

'The attack was the direct result of wild incitement'

Mayor Moshe Lion holds situation assessment following murderous attack in Neve Yaakov neighborhood.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor to INN:

'When an attacker enters your neighborhood, nothing is the same'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem discusses the urgent need to provide psychological help to those who witnessed the attack in Neve Yaakov.

Gallant to IDF: Strike terrorists before they can attack

The Defense Minister instructed the IDF to take the fight to the terrorists, and said he is mulling punitive actions against their families.

Jerusalem massacre:

'He was shot right before my eyes'

The neighbor of Eli and Natali Mizrahi, murdered in the gruesome attack, describes the last moments of their lives.

Terror in Jerusalem:

Seven dead in shooting on synagogue in Neve Yaakov neighborhood

Terrorist opens fire at worshipers in synagogue in Neve Yaakov neighborhood, neutralized by police. Ben Gvir, Netanyahu arrive at the scene.

'Absolutely horrific':

US condemns shooting attack in Jerusalem

Ambassador Tom Nides: I am shocked and disgusted at this heinous terrorist attack on innocent people, including children.

Jerusalem:

7-year-old girl wounded by stray bullet

Security forces raided the Shuafat camp, after a shot fired from there hit the window of a 7-year-old girl's home in Jerusalem

Mental health therapy center inaugurated in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Therapy Center (JTC), joint project of Amudim and Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, inaugurated.