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Zionism in Animation: A Concise History of Jerusalem
Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (01:45) presents a concise summary of the history of Jerusalem from biblical times through the reunification of the city in 1967. With
The Significance of Jerusalem in Christianity
Produced by Voice of America News, a U.S. government-funded international multimedia agency, this video (04:00) explores the significance of Jerusalem in Christianity as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, home to sacred
The History of Jerusalem’s Importance in Islam
Produced by Israel for Tourists, this informative video (02:53) provides a historical approach to the significance of Jerusalem in Islam, describing it as a “political outcome stemming from religious beliefs.” The video emphasizes
What Makes Jerusalem So Holy to All Monotheistic Faiths?
Written by Erica Chernovsky of the BBC, this informative article explains why Jerusalem is sacred to each of the three monotheistic religions by looking at the historical and religious significance of three main
Jerusalem: Sacred to the Three Monotheistic Faiths
This video (05:09) provides a general introduction to the historic city of Jerusalem and its significance to each of the three monotheistic religions. The video briefly discusses the city’s religious history and sacred sites
Jerusalem’s Sacred Christian Sites
Published on the website of the Holy Land Voyager, a Christian tour agency, this article describes the significance of Jerusalem in Christianity. Exploring the historical and spiritual meaning behind some of the city’s
The Spiritual Significance of Jerusalem in Christianity Through Scriptures & Prophecy
Created by the One for Israel Ministry, an evangelical organization that seeks to share the Gospel of Jesus with Israelis, this video (06:38) describes the spiritual significance of Jerusalem according to biblical scriptures.
Why was Jerusalem Important to the First Muslims?
Written by Robert G. Hoyland, a Professor of Early Islamic Middle Eastern History at New York University, this thorough article discusses why Jerusalem became so important to Islam in the beginning of the religion.
Why is Jerusalem So Important for Muslims?
This introductory video (01:00) provides a list of the different reasons why Jerusalem is considered sacred according to Muslim tradition.
The Significance of Jerusalem in Islam
This introductory article from ThoughtCo clearly explains the religious significance of Jerusalem in Islam. Known in Arabic as Al-Quds or Baitul-Maqdis (“The Noble, Sacred Place), the city is sacred to Muslims because of the biblical
The Significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism, Islam & Christianity
In this simple video (05:10), archaeology student and Jerusalem tour guide, Nir Ortal, outlines the significance of the Temple Mount in each of the three Abrahamic religious, explaining when and why the site
Celebrating 3500 years of Jewish History in Jerusalem
Modeled after a Facebook-generated video, this creative video (01:36) celebrates the Jewish presence in Jerusalem from biblical to modern times, highlighting significant political and religious events from a Jewish perspective. Created in 2017 in
The Contributions of Different Populations to Jerusalem Throughout History
Produced by Emek Shaveh, this animated video (02:38) briefly summarizes the history of Jerusalem from prehistoric to modern times, focusing on the cultural and industrial contributions of each of the populations who lived
An Animated History of Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes
Produced by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an independent research institute specializing in public diplomacy and foreign policy, this comprehensive video (05:15) summarizes the long and tumultuous history of Jerusalem from biblical through
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If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: A Carlebach Chuppah Song
This audio recording features Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach singing his original melody for “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem,” a Hebrew song often sung under the chuppah prior to the breaking of the glass, reminding us of the destruction
Surround Us Lord: A Christian Hymn About the Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem
This video presents an a capella rendition of a Christian hymn based on Psalm 125:2, in which God’s protection for His people is compared to the mountains surrounding the holy city of Jerusalem.
The Holy City: A Christian Hymn
The Holy City is a religious Christian Victorian ballad from 1892, with music by Michael Maybrick (aka Stephen Adams) and lyrics (provided below) by Frederic Weatherly. The song is a dream about Jerusalem divided into three parts;
Avraham Fried: Yerushalayim SheBalev
With Hebrew and English lyrics on the backdrop of pictures of Jerusalem, this video features Avraham Fried‘s song “Yerushalayim Shebalev,” which describes Jerusalem as the spiritual center of the universe and the focus of all songs,
Don Mclean: Jerusalem
This video presents American singer-songwriter Don McLean’s song “Jerusalem,” written at the request of then-Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek for a promotional film for the city. The lyrics, provided below, describe Jerusalem as a
Daliah Lavi: Jerusalem
This video presents Israeli actress, singer and model Daliah Lavi performing her song, Jerusalem, released in 1970. The lyrics, provided below, express the eternal exploration of the significance of Jerusalem. Jerusalem Where the
Lach Yerushalayim: An Israeli Folk Song
This video presents the Israeli folk song, Lach Yerushalayim, written by Amos Etinger, composed by A. Rubinstein, and performed by Ran Eliran. The lyrics, provided below in Hebrew, English and transliterated, are a
Maureen Nehedar: Beautiful Heights
This video features Persian Jewish singer, Maureen Nehedar, singing an emotive melody for a moving song about Jerusalem, with lyrics by Spanish Jewish physician, poet and philosopher, Rabbi Yehuda Halevi (1075-1141), and Yemenite
Alpha Blondy: Jerusalem
A call for peace between Jews, Christians and Muslims, this video features the reggae singer Alpha Blondy singing in English, Hebrew and French about the holy city of Jerusalem. To see a full
Matisyahu: Jerusalem (Out Of Darkness Comes Light)
This post presents the official music video for Matisyahu’s Jerusalem, an upbeat yet solemn song expressing the eternal Jewish yearning for the holy city of Jerusalem, despite thousands of years of exile and
Naomi Shemer: Yerushalayim Shel Zahav / Jerusalem of Gold
This popular Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer describes the Jewish people’s age-old yearning for and ultimate return to Jerusalem. Released just three weeks before the outbreak of the Six Day War in 1967, when the Old
L’Shana Haba’ah: Next Year in Jerusalem
This song captures the eternal Jewish hope and prayer for the return to Jerusalem. Even though the Jewish people have technically returned to the city of Jerusalem, this song is still sung at many