After days of uncertainty and silence in Safra Square, the heart of Jerusalem is once again preparing to tell its story.
Starting Thursday (June 26), the Hebrew Book Week fair resumes full operations and will run through the end of next week
Stories Amid Sirens – Culture Refuses to Retreat
Before it was shut down by Home Front Command instructions, the square was alive with readers, writers, and families. Now, the city is bringing it all back — book stalls, author signings, children’s shows, live music, and creative workshops
In parallel, Jerusalem’s public libraries will resume their annual “Reading Month” events, offering storytelling festivals, workshops, and quiet spaces for every age
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Mayor’s Message: Books Are Part of Our Strength
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said
“From King David to Agnon — this city has always been the capital of words. That’s why we brought Book Week back so quickly
His message is clear: for Jerusalem, returning to books is not just routine — it’s resilience
This Is Our Story – And It’s Still Being Written
Under the slogan “This Is Our Story,” this year’s fair carries a deeper meaning
After a year and a half of war, loss, and tension, Jerusalem is choosing once again to gather around books — and to write the next chapter together
