Touring Jerusalem with a View of her Mountains

One of the most scenic spots in all of Jerusalem is the area of Southern Jerusalem at Armon Hanatsiv. The mountains and valleys can be viewed from unique observation points. Mt. Olives, the City of David, the Temple Mount, and Western Jerusalem – all merge from one vantage point to create a beautiful angle of […]

Singing through Jerusalem

Start your weekend with a smile with this fun Jerusalem sing-along, featuring visitors in the Holy City.

Pope Francis Announces Trip to Holy Land in May

Pope Francis I Visits Israel

This week, Pope Francis officially announced that he would be making his way to the Middle East in 2014, visiting Israel and Jordan. The trip is scheduled to take place May 24-26. In Israel, Pope Francis is to visit holy sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as well as make a stop in the West Bank. […]

Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes

Jerusalem, a mosaic of different peoples, faiths, and nationalities. Nevertheless, despite this diversity, under the sovereignty of Israel, Jerusalem is a city that works. But has it always been this way?

Rocky Start to Israel-PA Peace Talks

Abbas

This is a week that saw 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails as a precondition for ongoing peace talks, yet the fragile negotiations are continuing under constant threat.  While speculation regarding settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria drew criticism from PA Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, both Israel’s right and left wing put forth conflicting […]

Dare to Dream/Dare to Build

In this video, people on the Jerusalem streets describe their feelings on rebuilding the Temple; their answers astound and inspire. The footage of cranes overlooking Jerusalem will never have the same meaning again, as our hearts become focused on the rebuilding of the Temple.

Love for Jerusalem for Generations

This emotional music video is of a father passing on his love for Jerusalem to his son. The lyrics describe Jerusalem and the mountains surrounding her, just as God surrounds and protects His people.

Snow on My Jerusalem

In honor of last week’s rare snowstorm in Jerusalem, enjoy this beautiful song featuring gorgeous shots of the snow blanketed Holy City. Learn to say in Hebrew “Snow on my City” – “she-LEG ha-eer-EE.”

Street Musicians Play Clapton in Jerusalem

Enjoy the end of your weekend with the soulful music of two Orthodox Jewish brothers. Here they play Eric Clapton in the Jerusalem Mamilla Mall, to the delight and wonder of onlookers. The brothers have earned fame on the Israeli version of “American Idol.”

Snow Before the Sabbath

This 2 minute video gives an inside and wonderful view of Jerusalem residents beset with immense snow last Friday before the Sabbath. Though unprepared for snow of this magnitude, and lacking snow plows or shovels, many tried navigating (and playing) through the snow.