Tower of David Museum

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”

Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.
 Ivory from Megiddo

Jerusalem highlights: October 3-9

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and his wife, Michal, visit the scene where an Iranian missile landed in Beersheba.

Grapevine: Herzog's rabbinic DNA

 MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon


Dance from Jerusalem's Tower of David to Ticho House with c.a.t.a.m.o.n.

The c.a.t.a.m.o.n Dance Group has certainly created a radical alternative, and maybe even a new art form. Like many new art forms, this is not easy to absorb.

 In the From Jaffa to Agripas festival, ‘Habatul’ by Irad Avni (Photographer Natasha Shachnas, copyright c.a.t.a.m.o.n Dance Group in Jerusalem)

Jerusalem dance festival From Jaffa to Agripas comes back with a twist

"Through this work, we wanted to ask: How can it be that two individuals who grew up, were raised and currently reside in the same city still live in totally different worlds?”

'Ofrenda,' a new video dance by Mexican choreographer Claudia Lavista, featuring dancer Julia Mezhetskaya.

Hanukkah, Christmas in Jerusalem: Fun family activities for the holidays

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, so we are looking forward to welcoming visitors of all faiths to celebrate the two holidays.

 HANUKKAH AT the Tower of David.

Hanukkah: Fun activities in Israel for the Jewish Festival of Lights

This is a great opportunity for everyone to get out in nature and visit sites all over the country and enjoy the fresh air and the holiday festivities. 

 Hanukkah activities in the Modi'in area.

Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

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

 '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.

 UNRAVELING ENIGMAS at the Tower of David.

Jerusalem Highlights November 11-17

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

 ‘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.

 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."

 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?

 WORK FROM ‘Drawing on Skin’ exhibition, by Khader Oshah.