Jerusalem day

Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion

Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.

 Jewish men dance with Israeli flags during Jerusalem Day celebrations at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025.
Poverty in J'lem 370

Jerusalem’s future depends on supporting small business growth - opinion

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

Hadas Goldman, Chairperson of MAKOM, with Alon Wald, a board member of Ammunition Hil with Alon

Ahead of Jerusalem Day 2026: Leaders across Israeli society came together to shape a shared future


Gilad Kariv warns of potential violence during Jerusalem Day flag march

"To our regret, this parade - which ends with a mass rally in the Western Wall Square - has become an arena for acts of violence, hatred, looting, and racism in recent years," he wrote in a letter.

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Next year in Jerusalem – and then some - opinion

Fifty-nine years after reunification, the Jewish people must reckon with what was won, and what remains to be built.

A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.

Beyond the Headlines: And you lifted us up - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Rabbi Simcha Hakohen Kook seen during a visit at King David's tomb, on Mt Zion in Jerusalem. The site is viewed as the burial place of David, King of Israel, according to a tradition beginning in the 12th century. May 01, 2014.

Intl. Al Quds marches see thousands chant Hamas, Hezbollah support, blood libels

Al Quds Day rallies spark controversy as protesters support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Despite bans in several countries, rallies continue with strong police presence.

A demonstrator holds a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Times Square during an Al-Quds Day rally in Manhattan, New York City, US, March 13, 2026.

Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.

The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment

Bipartisan event celebrates Jerusalem Day, honors 'the beating heart of the Jewish people'

The bipartisan celebration emphasized the importance of faith-based diplomacy in promoting both peace and security for the Jewish state.

 (L-R) Jordanna McMillan, MK Moshe Tur-Paz, Josh Reinstein, Minister Gila Gamliel, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Brad Schneider, Bill Holmes, Pastor Larry Huch.

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

'I prefer to live in Jerusalem than Washington,' Huckabee says at Knesset event honoring the city

Huckabee spoke of his love for the city, saying, "I tell people all the time, I prefer to live in Jerusalem rather than Washington every day of the year."

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee meets with Israeli officials at the Knesset, May 28, 2025.

'We are not afraid of the word occupation,' Smotrich says at Jerusalem Day rally

“We are liberating Gaza – and settling it,” Smotrich said, addressing a crowd gathered for the annual celebration.

 Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, April 30, 2024.

WATCH: Thousands mark Jerusalem Day, clashes erupt in Muslim quarter

Thousands of people gather in the capital for Jerusalem Day. Rioters clash with police and Muslim quarter residents.

 Jewish men clash with police during Jerusalem Day celebrations at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025.