Yom Yerushalayim

Yom Herut Yerushalayim: Hidden and revealed miracles

At the Red Sea, in the Holy Temples, in the Six Day War and in Israel today with every missile intercepted by our side - we are witness to G-d's miracles.

To Rabbis in the Diaspora:

On the eve of Yom Yerushalayim...

I call upon all Guardians of Torah and Jewish educators in the Diaspora to teach, in addition to the mitzvot of keeping Shabbat, Taharat HaMishpachah, Kashrut, and the like, the exalted mitzvah of living in the land of Israel, equal to all the others put together.

Yom Yerushalayim Sameach - is it really sameach?

Perhaps the secret to Shalom in the world is a 20-acre plot of land lying right in the middle of our capital city over which we do not have jurisdiction.

The Daily Portion/5 aspects of Jerusalem Day and the Six-Day War

Even Haaretz joined in the joy at the liberation of Jerusalem, quoting Psalms in its lead article on that miraculous day.

The Parsha and Current Events: Yom Yerushalayim

How quickly we forget 2000 years of galut and the wings of eagles that have carried us home! How quickly we forget!

My Jerusalem

For Jerusalem Day. The paratroopers weeping at the Western Wall have become a symbol.(Note: An insight on the parsha is included at the end)

The significance of 600,000 Israelites

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars explain the connections to Eretz Yisrael in each parasha.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

"Jerusalem” does not appear in the Torah – why?

For Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem's Liberation Day.

Parashat Emor: Between independence and liberating Jerusalem

The Haftarah for Emor gives us hope for the future, the future which has already begun in the last two generations.

Yom Yerushalayim:

MK Miri Regev attacked by stone-thrower near Damascus Gate

Bodyguard was hit, taken to hospital for treatment. Regev: "We're not afraid of stones or threats."

Former PM Netanyahu:

'Members of this govt oppose flying Israel flag in Jerusalem'

On Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Lobby established in Israel's capital city.

President Herzog:

'In the whole world there's not another city like Jerusalem'

"Every morning I wake with the special sense of excitement that only living in Jerusalem can provide."

Yom Yerushalayim, holiday of miracles

One needs to always remember that behind very dark cloud the sun never ceases to shine and miracles never cease..

Ateret Cohanim: Every day is Jerusalem Day

"Help us to dream and redeem" says Ateret Cohanim Exec. Dir. "The key to a Jewish Jerusalem is in your hands!"

Yom Yerushalayim Marks the End of Zionism

A discussion on Yom Yerushalayim, various Israeli political camps & the next stage of Jewish liberation

Emor: Between Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim

This week's Torah and Haftarah are a most fitting riposte to Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, and an equally fitting introduction to Yom Herut Yerushalayim.

Only in Israel: The impossible transition from mourning to joy

Why does most of the Jewish world not fully appreciate the new dates on the Hebrew calendar?

Measure for measure

One of the principles our Sages saw in G-d's modus operandi leads to an unusual interpretation.

The Arabs lost the war, but won the Temple Mount

The Temple Mount's holiness continues to be violated by Israeli acquiescence to the illegal Moslem control. Opinion.

To where did Jerusalem Day disappear?

Yom Yerushalayim was at first celebrated nationwide, but sadly, it has become a holiday limited to Religious Zionists.

Yom Yerushalayim:

Flag Dance: Supreme Court to decide event layout tomorrow

Supreme Court to discuss flag dance organizers' petition to determine how traditional parade will look like on Jerusalem's holiday.

There is always room for hope

The day the Old City gates spoke

'I've never seen anything like this on the Temple Mount before'

Record number of Jews ascend Temple Mount on 50th anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem.

Bennett

'We will not divide the land with our enemies'

Education Minister slams report US asked Israel to transfer parts of Area C to Area B and give them to the PA.

3 paratroopers from famed Kotel photo return 50 years later

3 IDF soldiers from famous photo from Western Wall return to holy site on 50th anniversary of victory. 'As exciting as the first time.'

50 Ways to Celebrate Jerusalem’s 50th Birthday

Jerusalem is unquestionably one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to the Chalcolithic Period

OU connects North American Jews to Jerusalem & Yom Yerushalayim

The president of the OU says celebrations of Yom Yerushalayim must include both national and religious elements.

Bennett declares next school year ‘unity of Jerusalem’

As the wave of terror continues in the capital, Education Minister decides to place emphasis on the unity of Jerusalem.

Video: Tens of Thousands Gather for Jerusalem Flag Dance

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Jerusalem for the annual Rikudgalim (flag dance) in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

Photo Essay: Thousands Wave Flags at Jerusalem Day Parade

Annual Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) parade passed through downtown Jerusalem.

A First: Flag Dance at Hevron, Too

Hevron joins Jerusalem in the annual Rikudegalim celebrating their liberation from enemy hands.

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

City to Celebrate Reunification with Yom Yerushalayim Concerts

Pop, trance, Hasidic, klezmer and more will be mixed with a reverence for the events 46 years ago that opened up a besieged city.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem is On a Roll

Government holds special session for Jerusalem Day at Herzl Museum.

What is Jerusalem Day?

What we're grateful for on Jerusalem Day, and seven ways to join the celebration.

Celebrating Jerusalem Day from Atop the Mount of Olives

The Beit Orot Yeshiva on the Mount of Olives hosted this week visitors from all walks of life on tours of the area.

Jerusalem Day Flag Dance - Thanking G-d for the Everlasting Gift

Arutz Sheva visits the annual Flag Dance in Jerusalem, speaks to attendees who express their joy on Jerusalem Day.

Jerusalem Day 2012: Musical Surprise on the New Light Rail

Light Rail passengers enjoy music and candy on Jerusalem Day.

Jerusalem Day March in the Footsteps of the Liberators

A dramatic nighttime march followed in the footsteps of the paratroopers who liberated Jerusalem in 1967.

Netanyahu at Merkaz HaRav: "I Will Never Divide Jerusalem"

Emotional Netanyahu vows: "I know my roots. I will never give up any of Jerusalem". Rosh yeshiva reveals letters from PM's grandfather.

Olmert Under Fire for Suggesting 'Jerusalem was Never United'

Education Minister Saar slams former PM Olmert for saying in a newspaper interview that Israel will have to make concessions in Jerusalem.

Video: High School Students March to Jerusalem

Students in the Nechalim Yeshiva high school marched on foot to Jerusalem in order to connect to the Holy City.

Students Visit Jerusalem in Honor of Reunification Day

More than 10,000 students from all over Israel visit Jerusalem in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

1000 Religious Zionist Rabbis Meet in Jerusalem

A thousand religious Zionist rabbis met in Jerusalem and talked about the unity of Jews and Jerusalem. Rav Kook would have rejoiced.

Statistics: 64% of Jerusalem's Population is Jewish

Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies releases statistics about the holy city in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.