Jerusalem Day

Did you know?
Most ancient maps of Jerusalem were not created to guide people on their travels like modern maps. Rather, they were intended to tell a story or to convey ideas or information about the Holy City.



Source Sheet
The Inspiration of Yerushalayim Shel Zahav
What were the sources of inspiration for Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Jerusalem of Gold"?



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The Ottoman Surrender to the British Empire
1917: The Year That Changed the Fate of the Jewish People


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Jerusalem as a Microcosm of Israeli Society
This webinar discusses how learning personal stories can help contextualize and forge connections to grand historical events.



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100 Years in the Western Wall
Discover how photographers and artists of the past 100 years understood the significance of the Holy City.