Explore Jerusalem, a city rich in history, faith, and cultural significance. From ancient landmarks to modern life, uncover stories, guides, and insights into one of the world’s most meaningful and complex destinations.
For thousands of years, Jews have been living in Jerusalem, but it was not always the magnificent and large city that it is today; with dozens of neighborhoods and about 902,000 residents. In the past, Jerusalem was limited to the area of the Old City, where people found safety within its large stone walls, guarding […]
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is at the heart of the Jewish people. Jews have been inhabiting the city for thousands of years, but the history of Jerusalem has had a strong Christian influence as well. A few neighborhoods around Jerusalem were originally colonies for Christian pilgrims, and while the residents have changed […]
Jerusalem, the ancient and modern capital city of Israel, has been home to the Jewish people for thousands of years. As the times became more modern and more Jews arrived to Israel, the city began to expand outside the Old City. Jewish neighborhoods were established, starting with Mishkenot Sha’ananim, which today is part of the beautiful […]
For thousands of years, the city of Jerusalem has seen a diverse selections of inhabitants, specifically inside the Old City. There has been a Jewish presence in the area ever since King David made the holy city of Jerusalem the capital of his kingdom. Jerusalem was destroyed and rebuilt, and destroyed and rebuilt but if […]
Everyday, archeologists are unearthing incredible discoveries from thousands of years ago throughout Israel. It almost feels that every city you visit in Israel has its own archeological site with artifacts unique to a certain time period. Many of Israel’s largest cities have been populated since ancient times, but you don’t have to go to these […]
The Old City of Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, and most certainly in Israel. Taking a walk through the Old City, you can find the ancient buildings from Temple times, with shops located inside, selling the modern delights like the Israeli favorite, ice cafe. When it comes to the walls […]
The tallit (prayer shawl) is one of the most recognizable sights when it comes to Judaica, and some women in the last few decades felt that it should not only be reserved for men. Since the latter half of the 20th century, people have expressed opinions of all kinds, and many artists have produced modern, […]