Holy sites in jerusalem

A cautious Ramadan: Balancing security, rights, and common sense for a peaceful month - editorial

As Ramadan begins, Israel takes a cautious approach, managing security without escalating tensions, hoping for a month of prayer and peace.

Israel Police officers patrol in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

 King Abdullah II receives representatives of Jerusalem Waqf and Church Councils, Jerusalemite figures in presence of Palestinian President

Patriarchs, Abbas praise Jordan's role in preventing 'Judaization' of Jerusalem's holy sites

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

In memory of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, of blessed memory


The golden eagle in Jerusalem: History repeats itself

King Herod put a golden eagle outside of the Temple of Jerusalem.

Scene from the  Arch of Titus

Profaning Jewish cultural and holy sites

Palestinians have not merely threatened to profane Jewish holy sites, they have physically done so in the most egregious of ways.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron

How should Jerusalem be divided? - Watch & Poll

Corey Gil Shuster polled a handful of Israelis throughout the country from Tel Aviv to Rosh Ha’ayin to the Holy City itself, to find out how people feel.

Lightning strikes over the Beit Safafa neighborhood in Jerusalem, Oct. 14, 2019

Sacred in the Holy City

This year’s lineup offers an eclectic program of shows and slots not only designed to entertain but also to tug at the heartstrings, raise the spirits a notch or two.

SHULY RAND will be one of the featured artists at the Mekudeshet Festival in September

The little-known historic significance of east Jerusalem

One may mistakenly assume that areas within Jerusalem containing large Arab populations are of less historical significance to Jews and Christians, yet nothing can be further from the truth.

THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, atop the ridge of Jebl Mukaber, in southeastern Jerusalem. The location has long been identified as the location of the Palace of the High Priest Caiaphas, where the decision to crucify Jesus was made; a site known in Christian tradition as the Hill of Evil Counsel

Travel Jerusalem with no stone left unturned in the City of David

Jerusalem is holy to three religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

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Terra Sancta: celebrating 130 years of Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land

"The Holy Land is the only place in the world you can visit with a Bible as a guidebook."

Photographer Enrico Formica presents his new book "Terra Sancta", published in honor of the 130th anniversary of the Notre Dame piligrim center in Jerusalem September 13, 2018

WATCH: Notes to God cleared from Western Wall before high holy days

Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinovitch led a team from the Western Wall Heritage Foundation to extract all the notes with wooden stick.

Notes to God emptied from the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashana (August 28, 2018).

New J'lem map launched to help visitors navigate the capital’s treasured sites

The map presents a detailed illustration of the Jewish Quarter in the capital’s Old City and highlights many sites, including some previously closed to the public.

Cap: A new map of Jerusalem and the Old City launched yesterday shows pathways and tourist spots across the capital

Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem to celebrate Easter

Orthodox Christians waving palm fronds and branches, mark their Palm Sunday at Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Christian worshippers take part in a Palm Sunday ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem