Tag: Temple Mount

Yom Yerushalayim in 1967 marked a triumphant moment for Israel, with the IDF regaining the Kotel and other territories in just 6 days.
The video discusses the reunification of Jerusalem by Israel during the Six Day War in 1967.
Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which has become a central site of Jewish pilgrimage and prayer.
The author discusses the challenges faced by The New York Times in accurately portraying the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism.
President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict before Ramadan, highlighting the potential dangers of continued fighting during the Muslim holy month.
In a concerning development for Israel, a split within the war cabinet, exacerbated by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, is outlined.
In this article, Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and the divisions within the Jewish community.
Hamas launched an attack on Israel called 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' citing defense of the Aqsa Mosque and opposition to Israeli aggression and control in the region as motivations.
Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations.
Two people were wounded in a terrorist stabbing attack near the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem's Old City.
The Kotel, or Western Wall, is not Judaism's holiest site.
In the wake of Benjamin Netanyahu's sixth term as Prime Minister of Israel, attention has turned to the new government's actions.
In this article, it is noted that just days into his new government, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a confrontation with one of his coalition partners, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
In this podcast, Rabbi Jeffrey Woolf discusses the religious and political significance of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
In this podcast, Rabbi and professor Jeffrey Woolf discusses the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism and the political challenges surrounding it.
Journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the significance of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) and the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967.
In Jerusalem, violent clashes have erupted between Palestinians and Israeli police on the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa compound, overshadowing the shared holiday celebrations of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Holy Land.
In Andrew Lawler's book "Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City," he explores the history of archaeological expeditions in Jerusalem and the quest for ancient Jewish treasures.
In the final episode of the Israel Policy Forum-Terrestrial Jerusalem partnership series, Evan Gottesman and Danny Seidemann delve into the topic of the status quo surrounding access to the holy sites on Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
The author discusses the current situation in Jerusalem, highlighting the complexities and nuances that are often overlooked.
At the start of Parashat Vayetze, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending.
Tensions between Israel and Jordan reached a crisis point following a fatal shooting at the Israeli embassy in Amman.
In the discussion of how Halakhah changes from traditional practices to contemporary adjustments, the focus is on the evolution of Tisha be-Av observances, particularly within the Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox communities.
In a discussion titled "The Sacred Sites and Plights Edition," Don, Noah, and Miriam Hershlag from Times of Israel talk about mounting tensions over the Temple Mount/Haram al Sharif potentially leading to a religious conflict.
Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold)" released in 1967 coincided with the momentous recapture of Jerusalem's Old City by Jewish forces, marking the first time in nearly two millennia that all of Jerusalem was under Jewish control.