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
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
The Israeli Supreme Court in Jerusalem: an Architectural Gem
This video, published by the Jewish Learning Institute, an organization committed to making Jewish learning accessible and meaningful to Jews of all backgrounds, shows the unique architectural design of the
Amos Oz: Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv
This post presents an exert from Amos Oz’s « A Tale of Love and Darkness » that compares the culture, atmosphere and people of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in the early years
An Overview of the Knesset
This video [01:42], produced by the Israel Project, an American educational organization committed to informing global media about Israel, explains in brief how the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, functions. The
The Machane Yehuda Market: A Reflection of Jerusalem
This video [01:30], published by the Official Youtube Channel of the State of Israel, offers a glimpse into the bustling Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Shoppers can find everything they
History of Jerusalem’s Tower of David
This video [05:43], published by i24NEWS, an Israel-based international news channel, briefly explains the multi-layered history of Jerusalem’s “Tower of David,” a medieval fortress originally dating back to King Herod
The Walls Surrounding the Old City of Jerusalem
In this video [10:36] produced by i24NEWS, an Israel-based international news channel, tour guide Asaf Salomon explains the history of the walls encompassing the Old City of Jerusalem, rebuilt by
A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization
In this academic article (13 pages), Prof. Nurit Alfasi of Ben Gurion University and Prof. Tovi Fenster of Tel Aviv University compare the impact of globalization on « local Jerusalem » and « global Tel Aviv, »
An Introduction to the Al-Aqsa Mosque
This informative article introduces the history and significance of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, located on the Haram al-Sharif, the third holiest site in Islam. (Photo credit: Richard Sevcik, Shutterstock)