Jew Stabbed by Arab Youths in Old City
“Then shall there enter in by the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and this city shall be inhabited for ever” (Jeremiah 17:25) A 30 year old Jewish man […]
Haredi Soldier Attacked in Jerusalem
An ultra-orthodox soldier was attacked in the Meah Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem while visiting a relative on Tuesday. As he entered the area, he was greeted with a mob who chased him with sticks. The soldier, fearing for his life, managed to take shelter inside an apartment building, where he put a call into the […]
Jerusalem Old City Home a Museum of Ancient Artifacts
Imagine purchasing your dream home, convinced that it stands on the ruins of your people’s history. Now imagine that experts don’t believe your convictions and you must finance the excavations yourself. And imagine that you turn out to be correct. This is exactly what happened to Theodore and Miriam Siebenberg of Jerusalem. Theo was born […]
Naftali Bennett Calls Two-State Solution Pointless
Habayit Hayehudi MK Naftali Bennett caused a ruckus Monday when he declared the idea of a 2-state solution “pointless.” Speaking at a Yesha Council meeting, he stated that negotiations had reached an impasse and it was time to put the concept behind us and “build, build, build.” His statements resulted in speculations regarding the party’s […]
Formula One Comes to Jerusalem
Over the weekend, Jerusalem played host to some of the world’s fastest race cars in a showcase event that brought together some of the greatest stars in the sport. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, “Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella [drove] a Ferrari F1 car around the city circuit. Retired Italian motorcycle racer Massimiliano […]
A History of Conquest
Earlier this month, Jonathan Gribetz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and history at Rutgers University in New Jersey, delivered a talk about the history of Jerusalem at a local synagogue. He discussed its long history of conquest, from King David to the Six Day War. He called the city “a place where religion and politics […]
Growing Number of Jerusalem Palestinians Seeking Israeli Citizenship
The number of Palestinians applying for Israeli citizenship has been growing slowly but steadily, according to the Ministry of the Interior. The reason: greater stability. Throughout East Jerusalem, more and more Palestinians are seeking a better life for their children, greater ease of travel and a guarantee of access to Jerusalem. In order to apply […]
10,000 Signatures Presented to Knesset in Support of Jerusalem
This week marks the forty-sixth anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967. To mark this special date, 10,000 people worldwide added their digital signatures to the Jerusalem Covenant, a document proclaiming the city’s eternal unity as Israel’s undivided capital. The signatures were presented Tuesday to MK Gila Gamliel, Chairperson of […]
A Different Kind of Protection
The walls of the Old City of Jerusalem are playing host to a different kind of guard: not an army with weapons of war, but a group of devout believers armed with scripture and prayer. Former Dutch documentary filmmaker Bart Repko leads Christians — some 3,500 last year — and others around the walls, proclaiming […]
Holy Demographics: Some Statistics for Jerusalem Day
The Central Bureau of Statistics released some stats on Jerusalem ahead of Jerusalem Day 2013. It seems Jerusalem families are on average larger — and living in less space — than their counterparts around the country. In 2012, 22,800 babies were born in Jerusalem; 64% to Jewish women (35% were born to Muslim women). That […]