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Indeed, on Jerusalem Day - Yom Yerushalayim - Israelis celebrate the liberation of the Holy City in 1967.
Indeed, on Jerusalem Day - Yom Yerushalayim - Israelis celebrate the liberation of the Holy City in 1967.
Ahead of Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Holy City in the 1967 Six Day War, here's a list that includes some of the lesser-known names used to refer to Israel's eternal capital.
One of the most exciting events in Jewish history is the reunification of the Holy City of Jerusalem, the eternal Jewish capital, in 1967.
This exciting and uplifting film highlights the miraculous events of the 1967 Six Day War, emphasizing the Divine hand orchestrating these remarkable events.
As Jerusalem marks the 56th anniversary of the city's unification in the Six-Day War, the municipality continues to grow and prosper with a record number of residents - Jews and Arabs - who enjoy the freedom of access to their holy sites.
According to the Talmud, 10 measures of beauty descended on the world, nine were taken by Jerualem and one by the rest of the world.
As Israelis prepared to celebrate Jerusalem Day, the Jewish state's leaders made it clear that Israel's sovereignty is not up for debate.
While celebrating the liberation of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War, let us remember that the victory was not achieved through the sword alone.
The three famous IDF paratroopers who liberated the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967 describe the profound experience 50 years later.
The IDF reunified the eternal Jewish capital during the Six Day War, when the surrounding Arab countries vowed to destroy the State of Israel.
Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, celebrates the miracle that is modern-day Jerusalem.
Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Reunification Day commemorates the return of the holy city into the hands of its rightful guardians, the Jewish people.
As Jerusalem celebrates 50 years as a united city, some seek to divide the Israeli capital. What do the people of Jerusalem say?
'The people of Israel are experiencing national Jewish pride greater than ever before,' said military commentator Chaim Herzog at the end of the 1967 Six-Day War.
'Jerusalem' and 'Zion' represent the Jewish people and the non-Jewish nations of the world coming together to serve God and support the Jewish People in the Land that He gave them!
The future return of the Temple will allow the nations of the world, despite their cultural differences, to serve the Creator as one.
As Yom Yerushalayim approaches, it's an appropriate time to discuss why Jews, wherever they may be, face the holy city during prayer.
There is no rational way to explain the remarkable circumstances that led to the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967.
Celebrating Jerusalem Day in the eternal Jewish capital is quite easy. But how can you participate if you live outside of Israel?
'Jerusalem above and Jerusalem below, we are bound to this city. It is part of our soul, part of our experience, on both our material and spiritual sides.'
As Israel celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem during its annual Yom Yerushalaim celebrations, people throughout the world are yearning to return to the Holy City.
This week Israelis celebrate Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), the anniversary of the reunification of the eternal Jewish capital during the 1967 Six Day War.
In honor of Jerusalem Day, the World Jewish Congress produced a film showing the beauty of Jerusalem over a century ago.
For 2000 years, the Jewish people never abandoned their faith that they would one day return to their holiest city, Jerusalem.
In honor of Jerusalem Day, check out this collection of beautiful songs from the holy city of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish nation.
"Sweet Home Jerusalem" celebrates the Jewish return home to their ancient capital as well as the freedom afforded to people of all faiths to visit their holy sites.
Jerusalem will never again be divided. There is no 'West Jerusalem' or 'East" Jerusalem. 'There is ONE Jerusalem – with religious access and freedom for all!
“Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad with her, all of you who love her” (Isaiah 66:10)
Jerusalem is a thriving, modern and ancient city enjoyed by a diversity of people, some with remarkable stories.
On Jerusalem Day, we celebrate 52 years of the reunification of the city. That means over half a century since the city was opened up to people of all faiths to visit and pray freely at Jerusalem’s holy sites.
Jerusalem Day—celebrated on the 28th of Iyar, is the Hebrew date on which the divided city of Jerusalem was reunited.
The upcoming Jerusalem Day celebration will showcase a city so rich in cultural diversity that one can see the whole world in one afternoon.
"It's one thing to have an online petition and quite another to publicly display the actual names of the signatories on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City," said United with Israel founder Michael Gerbitz.
In honor of Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, a talented musical duo released a video expressing their profound love for the magical city.
The annual Flag Dance is the highlight of Jerusalem Day, one of the most joyous in Israel, celebrating the miraculous liberation of the eternal Jewish capital.
Israel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, its eternal capital.
Addressing Jewish students around the world, Bennett stresses not only the ancient ties to Jerusalem, but its promise for the future.
A Member of Knesset who immigrated from Ethiopia had always longed to live in Jerusalem. He is now living a dream-come-true.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was visibly moved when presented with a historic book, compiled by United with Israel, of over half a million signatures of members from around the world declaring support for a united Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish state.
United with Israel is excited to share this powerful look at Jerusalem from the eyes and heart of singer/songwriter David Green (Dovid).
To commemorate Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Day, thousands of people gathered in Jerusalem where they danced, sang and paraded through the city.
Crowds celebrated the liberation of the Holy City of Jerusalem at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day, expressing great joy and thanks to the Almighty.
Israel is celebrating Yom Yerushalayim, the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, which was captured during the miraculous Six Day War in 1967.
This video, showing footage of the Holy City from 1936 until 1967, demonstrates the eternal connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people.
In 1967, the Jewish people reclaimed Jerusalem, gaining access to their holy sites that had been denied to them under the Jordanian occupation.
In 1967, the IDF fought their way to the Temple Mount and took back all of Jerusalem, the eternal capital city of Israel. Experience this miracle and get ready to celebrate Jerusalem Day!
In this moving video, famous Israeli singer Ari Goldwag sings "Ad Ana Bechiya" – "How Long Shall We Cry?" – a song of yearning for the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Florence Bar Ilan's collection of correspondence with her American relatives from the 1930s through the 1960s, has been published by family members ahead of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day).
This video showcases the ever-changing skies over Jerusalem, revealing the extraordinary beauty of this gorgeous and special city as we approach Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day).
In honor of Jerusalem Day, this week’s “Places of Israel” feature highlights Jerusalem, the capital city of the State of Israel.
The eternal connection between Jerusalem and the Jewish people is unbreakable. In biblical times, over 3000 years ago, Jerusalem was established as the capital of Israel by King David.
Since the days of antiquity, Jewish poets have demonstrated their strong commitment to the city of Jerusalem, Judaism's holiest city.
Jerusalem has been the eternal capital of the Jewish people since antiquity and is Judaism's holiest city.
Prior to Six Day War, Jewish residents of Jerusalem were routinely targeted by snipers and denied access to holy shrines.
Jerusalem Day, or Yom Yerushalayim in Hebrew, is celebrated each year in celebration of the reunification of the eternal Jewish capital in 1967.
In this reminiscence of the Six Day War, a man recalls his first time at the Kotel as a young boy, when the IDF liberated the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Six Day War of 1967 was a miraculous victory for the State of Israel. Listed is a chronology of the events leading up to and during the war.
Watch this video in honor of Jerusalem Day featuring original footage of the 1967 Six Day War. Israel won a miraculous and decisive victory and gained control of the Golan Heights, Judea and Samaria, the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt, Jordan and Syria lost strategic land that had threatened the very existence of... Read more »
Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is here! Today is the 28th of the Jewish month of Iyar, which in 1967 corresponded to the 6th of June.
Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish nation since King David declared it as such in 1000 BCE. No other nation ever designated the Holy City as its own.
As Jerusalem continues to modernize, growing in wealth and beauty, the ancient structures remain intact as a symbol of the eternity of the Jewish people.