Jerusalem

Rabbis: No Land Sales to Arabs

Rabbis meet in Jerusalem to discuss the phenomenon of land sales to Arabs. Ben-Ari: Our land will be sold from under our feet.

Jewish Growth Continues in Eastern Jerusalem

Left-wing org Ir Amim has good news for nationalist Jews: 150 new housing units were “advanced” in the first half of 2009 in eastern Jerusalem.

Bibi: Israel-PA Talks by October

PM Netanyahu says Israel will resume talks with the PA by October, PA negotiators accuse Bibi of “threatening two-state solution.”

Supporting Jewish Right to Live in Jerusalem

Jewish activists protested outside the Shepherd's Hotel to show support for the right of Jews to live anywhere in Israel's capital.

Huckabee: Segregation Didn't Work in U.S.; Won't Work in Israel

Former U.S. Governor Mike Huckabee warns that segregation “didn't work out real well” in America, and won't work in Israel.

‘Huckabee the Maccabee’ in Eastern Jerusalem to Challenge Obama

Mike ‘Huckabee the Macabee will appear in eastern Jerusalem Monday at the site of a Jewish-owned building Obama wants cleansed of Jews.

J'lem Arabs Attack Visiting MKs

Two Jewish MKs who visited families in the Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood of Jerusalem were attacked by an Arab mob.

Police Extricate Barkat from Extremist Attack

Hareidi-religious extremists threw surrounded the car carrying Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, and pelted it with rocks.

Fatah: PA Will Take All of Jerusalem – by Peace or by Force

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s fractured Fatah party concluded at its convention that all of Jerusalem will be taken either by peace or by force.

Elon: Clinton's Criticism is Chutzpah

Ex-Tourism Minister Benny Elon says Hilary Clinton’s criticism of Israel for removing Arab squatters from Jewish property is pure “chutzpah.”

US Embassy, Consulate Cater to Arabs

The Jerusalem US Consulate serves 600,000 Jews, but its website is devoted to helping Arabs only. The Tel Aviv US Embassy also panders to Arabs.

Unique Temple Model to Overlook Kotel

A unique model of the Temple will overlook the Kotel and the Temple Mount beginning this week.

Fayyad Proclaims Jerusalem Capital of 'Palestine'

Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad proclaims historic Jerusalem the capital of “Palestine.”

High Court Evicts Arab Squatters in Jerusalem

Two Arab families were evicted on Sunday following a High Court ruling that recognized Jewish ownership of Jerusalem homes.

Stone Vessel with 'Priestly Inscription' Uncovered In Jerusalem

Vessel discovered near the Zion Gate may be inscibed with a 'priestly code' and the Name of G-d. Also found were snails for making 'tekhelet.'

Building Freeze in Jerusalem - PM Breaks His Promise?

Bibi has frozen construction in Pisgat Zeev, Jerusalem, despite his stated opposition to a building freeze in the capital, Channel 10 reported.

As Tisha B'Av Approaches, Knesset Focuses on the Temple Mount

As the day of mourning for the Temple approaches, MKs meet to discuss the Temple Mount in the Jewish faith.

If Jerusalem’s Stones Could Talk

An ancient Jerusalem wall where King Hezekiah and the Prophet Isaiah once tread reveals its secrets.

250 Rabbis Sign Letter to Obama: Hands off Jerusalem

250 Israeli rabbis (so far) have signed a letter to U.S. President Obama demanding: “hands off the Holy City!”

Worldwide Coalition, Media Putting Israel in Corner

France summoned the Israeli envoy in Paris to demand a halt to building for Jews in Jerusalem as worldwide coalition backs the US against Israel.

Mother Accused of Starving Child Underwent Psychiatric Exam

The Jerusalem mother accused of starving her child underwent a court-ordered psychiatric examination overnight, in order to avoid the media.

US Rejects, Jewish Groups Support Netanyahu’s J’lem Statements

The battle over Jewish rights in Jerusalem continued Tuesday with statements from the U.S. State Department and prominent Jewish groups.

Qatar Sheikh Funds Hamas to Buy Jerusalem Buildings

Qatar is giving Hamas $21 million to establish a base in Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is transferring money to the PA for use in Gaza.

Riots Continue in Jerusalem; Barkat Cuts Services

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has cut city services to the hareidi-religious neighborhoods of Mea Shearim and Geula due to riots.

‘Stunning’ Art School Exhibit Opens in Jerusalem

The annual student exhibit at the Oman religious art school opened Monday night to rave reviews.

Mother's Arrest Prompts Protest against Abuse Claims

A woman suspected of malnourishment of her child was arrested. Members of her hareidi religious community feel that they are merely scapegoats.

New BA Program Combines Business with Torah

The Lander Institute in Jerusalem has announced a new BA program which will combine religious studies with a degree in business management.

Mount of Olives to get Video Surveillance

The Mount of Olives cemetery will get 24/7 video surveillance in an attempt to prevent vandalism of Jewish tombs and holy books.

For Rent: Huge Apartment in Eastern Jerusalem, $400 a Month

The Israel Land Fund, headed by Aryeh King, is searching for two families who want to move into large apartments in eastern Jerusalem.

Second Temple Stone Quarry Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered a quarry in Jerusalem that apparently was the source for mammoth stones used by Herod to build the Second Temple.

Massive Budget Protest to Clog Jerusalem Roads

Stay away from Jerusalem if you want to get to the airport Monday. A massive protest against the proposed budget is expected to clog city streets.

Round Two in Sabbath Parking Lot Protests

Hareidi religious Jews in Jerusalem threw rocks at police for the second straight Saturday to protest opening a parking lot on the Sabbath.

Jerusalem Sabbath Parking Compromise May Face Riots

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat's plan to close the Safra parking lot on Sabbath but open the Carta lot may face more riots by hareidi religious Jews.

Demolition Orders Served for 65 Arab-Owned Housing Units

Jerusalem police and municipal authorities handed out demolition notices to Arab proprietors of illegal housing units in the city.

Ben-Ari: March in Arab Cities to Protest Homosexuals' Parade

MK Michael Ben-Ari calls for Jews to march in Israeli-Arab cities in response to the parade of homosexuals scheduled for Thursday in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem to Begin Massive Investment in Biotech Companies

Jerusalem will invest a whopping NIS 100 million in health and life science companies in a bid to create jobs in Israel's capital.