Jerusalem current events

Grapevine: Onward August

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.
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

 Gil Shwed at The Global Investment Forum (June 2021)

Jerusalem Post Conferences


A happening Hanukkah - What to do over the eight-day holiday in Jerusalem

Keeping your kids entertained during the eight days of Hanukkah can be a challenge, but I have some great ideas your whole family will enjoy in Jerusalem.

‘The Mystery of the Hidden Pitcher’ at the Bible Lands Museum

Sacred by nature

In case you feel the need for another reason for the sacredness epithet, the forthcoming installment of the annual Mekudeshet (Sanctified) Festival might do the trick for you.

THE ONE Night in Atlantis listening spectacle takes place on August 9 as part of Jerusalem’s Mekudeshet Festival

THIS WEEK IN JERUSALEM: Lights and colors

Mads Christensen’s “Cathedral of Mirrors” will be displayed at this week’s annual International Festival of Light

This week in Jerusalem: The church, the tax and the buzz

Peggy Cidor's round-up of city affairs.

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi

Purim on any budget

A round-up of festive events all over Israel.

HIDE AND seek at the Tower of David Museum.

Making it in Jerusalem

It is no secret that there has been a steady stream of migratory movement from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv.

Jerusalemite designer and bar owner Daniel Nahmias

Seeking change

This week, in our continuing series of profiles of potential mayoral candidates, we talk to attorney Yossi Havilio

Yossi Havilio

Knesset to vote on bill to allow separating neighborhoods from Jerusalem

Many of the residents of these districts are originally from the Old City and surrounding neighborhoods.

A view of Kafr Akab, one of the neighborhoods behind the security barrier that would be affected by Elkin's plan. (Udi Shaham)

Recognizing Just Reality

The Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem: A city of the future

Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin advances the interests of the capital city on the national level.

Fireworks over Jerusalem's Old City May 21, 2017