Tower of David Museum

First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades

Tower of David Museum Chief Curator Eilat Lieber said that "the discovery of the first mold for producing figurines dating to the First Temple period has generated tremendous excitement."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A rare Judean Pillar Figurine mold dating to the First Temple period found in the Tower of David, July 27, 2026.
In total there were 33 participants, each representing a different Jerusalem school – religious, secular, and mixed.

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

At the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, middle school students from 33 Jerusalem schools put their knowledge to the test this week at the Jerusalem Quiz.

|ByPENINA HOROWITZ
Archival image of Yossi and Gavri Banai during the 1980s.

Grapevine: Commemorating Jerusalem's favorite son

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Create and capture beautiful moments.

Wartime dating: Six Jerusalem destinations to take your significant other

Here are some great spots in and around Jerusalem for a memorable date, even in these unusual times.

|ByGIL LEWINSKY

Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

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

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'TSABAR,' SALAH ALKARA.

Tower of David becomes accessible for people with disabilities

While changes at the Tower of David site are challenging, two new elevators have been built to increase accessibility.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
UNRAVELING ENIGMAS at the Tower of David.

Jerusalem Highlights November 11-17

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

NOVEMBER 12, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘BECAUSE THE Night.’

Jerusalem: A view from the veranda of the David Citadel hotel - opinion

Even those without titles or fame are in for a good time: The motto of the hotel proclaims that the David Citadel is designed to make everyone feel like royalty.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022ByPAM PELED
POOLSIDE AT the David Citadel.

Wissmann Holdings celebrated its 90th anniversary at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem

CEO of Wissmann Holdings: " The furniture factory of the family dynasty that grew up in Israel operates in partnership with a number of furniture factories all over the world."

AUGUST 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Moshe Lion, with the Wissmann brothers with

Jerusalem highlights - week of January 21-27

What's new in Israel's capital in the upcoming week?

JANUARY 20, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
WORK FROM ‘Drawing on Skin’ exhibition, by Khader Oshah.

Tower of David Museum to hold four-day digital art festival

Hands up, anyone who knows what NFT stands for. How about DAO? Or what is a metaverse? How about blockchain?

DECEMBER 20, 2021ByBARRY DAVIS
DIGITAL SHAMANISM by Amit Zoran

Turkish and Israeli jewelry designers collaborate to create joint contemporary exhibition

Between a Break and a Breakdown: Jewelry as a Mirror of Our Times, a joint Israeli-Turkish exhibition being held as part of the 5th Jerusalem Biennale, opened Wednesday night.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
DIRECTOR AND chief curator at the Tower of David Museum Eilat Lieber, exhibit curator Ariel Lavian (center) and Rami Ozeri, founder and creative director of the Jerusalem Biennale at the Tower of David Museum.

Tower of David: Exposing the Citadel’s secrets

Imagine a few centuries ago, an Ottoman soldier as he walks along Jerusalem’s city wall. Perhaps it was a long and windy winter night, perhaps a summer day, right after dawn.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021ByROSSELLA TERCATIN
UNRAVELING ENIGMAS at the Tower of David.

Cornerstone laid in Jerusalem. Find out where

The Patrick and Lina Drahi Entrance Pavilion will open to visitors in 2022 and will be constructed of steel, stone and glass.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021ByMICHAL GALANTI
Danny Mamiran, Eilat Lieber, Angelina Drahi and Patrick Drahi