Jerusalem Day
The Heavenly Jerusalem
An idealized Jerusalem arose out of the ashes of the Temple's destruction and the city's ruins.
The Biblical Jerusalem
Biblical texts present Jerusalem as a concrete city and also begin to develop it as an abstract symbol.
The Jewish Connection to Jerusalem
Remembering Jerusalem permeates Jewish belief, thought, and practice in profound and powerful ways.
Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day
The newest holiday on the Jewish calendar celebrates the reunification of Israel's capital.
The Omer Period — Time As Text
Our changing observance of the period between Passover and Shavuot reflects our sensitivity to the realities of our history.