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Herzl statues beside sukkah at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem during Sukkot 2025
Herzl statues beside sukkah at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem during Sukkot 2025

At Mount Herzl, Zionism Inspires Jerusalem’s Children

Participants of the Jerusalem March near the Old City walls
Participants of the Jerusalem March near the Old City walls

Jerusalem March 2025 – joining Europe’s great walks

The mayor’s festive pavilion in Jerusalem decorated for Sukkot 2025
The mayor’s festive pavilion in Jerusalem decorated for Sukkot 2025

World’s Largest Festive Structure Opens in Jerusalem

Visualization of the Sultan Pool renovation in Jerusalem with new amphitheater
Visualization of the Sultan Pool renovation in Jerusalem with new amphitheater

Jerusalem’s Sultan Pool – on its way to a global venue

Woman holding an etrog and lulav at the Sukkot market in Jerusalem
Woman holding an etrog and lulav at the Sukkot market in Jerusalem

Festival of Tradition – Jerusalem Sukkot Market

A small restored alley in Jerusalem with stone walls and blue shutters
A small restored alley in Jerusalem with stone walls and blue shutters

An old Jerusalem alley comes alive – reviving the past

Pink breast cancer awareness ribbons in Jerusalem near the Chords Bridge
Pink breast cancer awareness ribbons in Jerusalem near the Chords Bridge

Jerusalem in Pink: Walk for Early Detection

Man holding a chicken during kapparot ritual in a religious neighborhood of Jerusalem
Man holding a chicken during kapparot ritual in a religious neighborhood of Jerusalem

Jerusalem religious ritual sparks ethical debate

Yom Kippur in Jerusalem 2025 - prayers, Mahane Yehuda market and shofar silence
Yom Kippur in Jerusalem 2025 - prayers, Mahane Yehuda market and shofar silence

Yom Kippur in Jerusalem – unique ancient questions

Et Slicha Selichot concert at Safra Square in Jerusalem with the Jerusalem East and West Orchestra
Et Slicha Selichot concert at Safra Square in Jerusalem with the Jerusalem East and West Orchestra

Jerusalem’s Et Slicha concert closes the Selichot season

Déjà Bu bar-restaurant in Independence Park, Jerusalem, open on Jewish New Year and Saturdays
Déjà Bu bar-restaurant in Independence Park, Jerusalem, open on Jewish New Year and Saturdays

Even on holiday – Jerusalem’s revolutionary bar-restaurant

Jerusalem celebrates green autumn with dozens of sustainability events, a Sukkot festival, and community activities for all ages
Jerusalem celebrates green autumn with dozens of sustainability events, a Sukkot festival, and community activities for all ages

Jerusalem celebrates green autumn – sustainability events

Chesed VeRachamim synagogue in Jerusalem during Rosh Hashanah prayers
Chesed VeRachamim synagogue in Jerusalem during Rosh Hashanah prayers

Jerusalem synagogue marks 100 years of prayer and holiday

Jerusalem holidays 2025 with selichot tours, Sukkot market, the Mayor’s giant sukkah and the Jerusalem Parade
Jerusalem holidays 2025 with selichot tours, Sukkot market, the Mayor’s giant sukkah and the Jerusalem Parade

What brings crowds to Jerusalem in September–October 2025?

Notes removed from the Western Wall in Jerusalem before the Jewish New Year, with hopes of health and hostages freedom
Notes removed from the Western Wall in Jerusalem before the Jewish New Year, with hopes of health and hostages freedom

Western Wall notes in Jerusalem – health and hostages

The People’s University in Jerusalem opens the 2025/2026 academic year with diverse courses and cultural activities
The People’s University in Jerusalem opens the 2025/2026 academic year with diverse courses and cultural activities

No Entry Needed: Jerusalem’s People’s University

Festive public sukkah at Safra Square in Jerusalem
Festive public sukkah at Safra Square in Jerusalem

Tradition and Safety: Jerusalem sets holiday rules

Young people attending an event at the Jerusalem Theater marking International Suicide Prevention Day
Young people attending an event at the Jerusalem Theater marking International Suicide Prevention Day

International voice for suicide prevention from Jerusalem

Vegetable and fruit stall in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market with leeks, pomegranates and apples
Vegetable and fruit stall in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market with leeks, pomegranates and apples

Jerusalem leek: Vegetable with blessing for the holiday

Ancient water cisterns in Jerusalem used for the Tashlich ritual on Rosh Hashanah
Ancient water cisterns in Jerusalem used for the Tashlich ritual on Rosh Hashanah

Jerusalem revives an ancient ritual – by water pits

Red pomegranates in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market before the Jewish New Year
Red pomegranates in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market before the Jewish New Year

Pomegranates in Mahane Yehuda Market: Jerusalem’s Blessing

Pedestrian zone in Jerusalem with people walking freely and cafes opening to the street
Pedestrian zone in Jerusalem with people walking freely and cafes opening to the street

Jerusalem expands pedestrian zones for safer weekends

The renewed Wohl Rose Garden in Jerusalem’s National Quarter during its festive inauguration
The renewed Wohl Rose Garden in Jerusalem’s National Quarter during its festive inauguration

Jerusalem’s National Quarter Awakens: Rose Garden Revives

Jerusalem police road closures and security near the Western Wall during nightly prayers
Jerusalem police road closures and security near the Western Wall during nightly prayers

Jerusalem traffic chaos as thousands head to Western Wall