Jerusalem current events

Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘The Last Moon’ (see Saturday).
Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.

Grapevine: Onward August

A recent picture of Yad Kennedy.

Jerusalem highlights: July 31-August 6

 FOLK SINGER Sandy Cash brings the tunes on Wednesday.

Jerusalem highlights: Week of September 17-23


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Peggy Cidor's round-up of city affairs.

Haboydem has opened a second branch

Mohammed most popular baby name in Israel

Noam and Noa most popular Jewish names.

Baby boy

Civilian security guards deployed at Jerusalem bus stations

The guards have been equipped with uniforms, personal handguns, walkie-talkies and certificates issued by the Israel Police.

Transportation Minister Israel Katz launches a civilian security unit in Jerusalem

December 3, 2015: Top 10 things to do

The Israel Ballet's Cinderella

Beitar Illit man gets 3 years in jail for arson of Hebrew-Arabic school in Jerusalem

According to the Shin Bet, Yitzhak Gabai was a member of the Jewish extremist group Lehava.

State indicts 3 in arson of bilingual Hebrew-Arabic school in Jerusalem

Archeological find in Jerusalem's City of David may answer ancient mystery

Archeologists unearth possible Greek Acra remains, used to control Temple Mount; mysterious 2,000-year-old fortification was constructed in Jerusalem during Antiochus IV’s reign.

Remains of the fortress

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Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs.

East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood, October 21

Jerusalem from within

Whether it’s urban development, luxurious private homes, urban green spots, hands-on activities, or religious or state institutions that take your fancy, Jerusalem is the place to be next weekend.

The private home of renowned art collector Charlotte Bergman

Proactive healing

Zion Square as a space for reconciliation.

Sarah Weil waves the custom pride flag

Take part in art

Families can attend all kinds of activities including workshops, master classes, video art screenings and a large-scale exhibition of new works.

The annual Tel Aviv Fresh Paint fair