Thousands Attend Jerusalem Pride Parade
While homosexuality in the public arena continues to be a contentious issue in Israel, especially in the holy city of Jerusalem, the 12th annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance went off, relatively, without a hitch on Thursday, as thousands of gay, bisexual and transgender men and women proudly walked from Independence Park to the […]
Jerusalem by Night
The following video features footage of Jerusalem during the night time and is accompanied by a soundtrack recorded by Sting & G. Dalaras. Read the full lyrics of the song in English below. A stone’s throw from Jerusalem I walked a lonely mile in the moonlight And though a million stars were shining My heart was […]
Stone Throwing Attacks Continue in Jerusalem
The Arab population in Jerusalem continues to become more radicalized as yet another attack against Jewish Israelis was carried out on Thursday. A total of fifteen Israelis were injured in stone throwing attacks in the Holy City of Jerusalem on Thursday. At some time in the early afternoon, a group of Arabs hurled rocks at […]
US Court Invalidates Jerusalem Passport Law
“Thus said the Lord, God, ‘This is Jerusalem! Among the nations have I placed her and all around her are countries.” Ezekiel (5:5) Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Jewish Israel, will not be recognized as such in US passports any time soon. In 2002, then-President George W. Bush signed a law, titled “Record of Place […]
Travesties on the Temple Mount
There is an oft-told story about Napoleon Bonaparte and his visit to a Jewish town in Europe. Napoleon walked into a synagogue on the 9th day of the month of Av, the somber fast day observed each year that marks the anniversary of the Holy Temple’s destruction. Upon learning that the Jews were in deep […]
Israel, PA Face Internal Opposition to Talks
Despite the announcement of the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, making worldwide headlines that have dominated the news cycle for the past 48 hours, both sides face formidable internal obstacles before either ends up sitting across the other at the negotiations table in Washington next week. [button color=”gray” size=”small” link=”https://www.israel365news.com/poll/” ]Take […]
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 […]