Jerusalem

Who Controls Christianity’s Holiest Church?

Who Controls Christianity’s Holiest Church?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the main attractions for Christian tourists visiting Jerusalem. Located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, it is believed to

Sataf: Ancient Agriculture in Action

Sataf: Ancient Agriculture in Action

From the website of JNF-KKL, this article describes the history, nature and unique features of the Sataf site, located on the western edge of Jerusalem. With ancient agricultural terraces, two

The Changing Balance Between the Jewish and Non-Jewish Population of Jerusalem

The Changing Balance Between the Jewish and Non-Jewish Population of Jerusalem

This graph is included in an article published by the Jewish People Policy Institute, an independent professional policy think tank. The graph illustrates the changing demographics of Jerusalem from 1922–2015. Since

The Historical and Current Significance of the Knesset

The Historical and Current Significance of the Knesset

This film [10:03], produced by Lapam, Israel’s Government Advertising Agency, illustrates the importance of the Knesset, and the historical decisions and crucial moments which took place there.  After moving its

The Flavors of Mahane Yehuda Market

The Flavors of Mahane Yehuda Market

This video, [02:37], published by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, portrays the vibrant atmosphere of the outdoor Mahane Yehuda market, a colorful microcosm of the diverse population of Jerusalem.

How did the Tower of David Get its Name?

How did the Tower of David Get its Name?

This informative article [4 pgs.] from the official website of the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem, offers a brief explanation of the history of this ancient

The Old City of Jerusalem: a Tour of the Ramparts

The Old City of Jerusalem: a Tour of the Ramparts

This video [03:46], produced for the Jerusalem Development Authority by the Israeli audio touring company, Tour-man, guides viewers through the Old City of Jerusalem’s Northern Ramparts. The tour starts at

The Split Between East and West Jerusalem

The Split Between East and West Jerusalem

This video [04:47], published by i24NEWS, an Israeli international news channel based in Tel Aviv, presents the difficult dilemma of the Palestinians in East Jerusalem.They are not citizens, but rather

A Brief Background on the Ultra-Orthodox Vote in Jerusalem

A Brief Background on the Ultra-Orthodox Vote in Jerusalem

In this video [04:39], published by i24NEWS, an Israeli international news channel based in Tel Aviv, Dr.Gilad Malach, head of the ultra-orthodox program of the Israel democracy Institute, explains the

Jerusalem’s Diverse and Changing Population

Jerusalem’s Diverse and Changing Population

This video [04:20] , published by i24NEWS, an Israeli international news channel based in Tel Aviv, portrays the deep social divisions among the diverse population in Jerusalem. The current  population