Simply a fantastic song, and a nice photos compilation video. Really gets you in the spirit of Shabbat and living in Israel. Listen to his soaring tenor voice pierce into the high notes and you’ll be ready for buying a full album.
Note: I am assuming since it’s been on Youtube for quite some time that [...]
Seen at Malcha Mall
Nadav Shragai does a good analysis in today’s Haaretz of how Jerusalem is the key to the entire Mid East peace process.
When it comes to Jerusalem, there is no need to mention either natural growth or natural development; what is at stake is nature itself, the nature of our connection to this city and the [...]
On the heels of the Sabbath parking lot riots, the Jerusalem Mayor’s office and the ultra-orthodox haredi groups are set to square again in 2 weeks for the upcoming Gay Pride Parade.
Mayor Nir Barkat will have his hands full with trying to please all the factions in his city government and not allow the anger [...]
Most observant Jews yesterday went to synagogue, then had a nice family meal, told over some stories from the weekly Torah portion, sang some songs, and then had a good “shluf” rest, on the Creator’s day of rest. However, in the Creator’s holy city, the ultra-orthodox haredim decided that rest could be put off for [...]
Today marks the 42nd anniversarry of Israel’s recapture of the Temple Mount and Old City of Jerusalem.
Brief recap:
Since King David conquered Jerusalem 4,000 years ago, there has been a continuous Jewish presence in what’s now considered “East” Jerusalem, except for the 70 years after the destruction of the First Temple, and for the years [...]
Actual footage of the Israel Defense Forces entering and capturing the Temple Mount in the Six Day War.
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1967 Temple Mount Jerusalem Captured
The crowds, the energy, the excitement. Those of us who are fortunate to live in Israel and live in or close enough to Jerusalem, know that this coming week of Sukkot is perhaps the best time of the year.
Just like in ancient times when the Temples stood, throngs of Israelis visit Jerusalem from all over [...]
The Arabs in Jerusalem can be seen wearing many different head dress styles. The keffiyeh means “kerchief” or scarf in English.
Many Palestinian men and women wear keffiyeh of cotton and wool mix, which lets them dry quickly and help keep the head warm in winter. The keffiyeh is usually folded in half, into a triangle, [...]
This is the Golden Age…Everyone’s gone mobile!
Is it Awe or the Atonement that gets us nervous? Either way, this Thursday is the most special day of the year. It’s the day above all others when G_d is listening and expecting you to fess up. What better way to prepare for this day than with a [...]
