Jerusalem Day - May 26th, 2025
Jerusalem Day - A Celebration of Unity and Freedom! The 28th of Iyar, which falls on May 26th, 2025, marks a significant day in the Jewish calendar - Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim). This holiday commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem, a city dear to the hearts of millions, during the 1967 Six-Day War. It's a day of great jubilation, filled with festivities, parades, and emotional reunions. The story behind Jerusalem Day dates back to the Arab-Israeli War, when Jordan controlled the eastern part of Jerusalem. The Jewish population was denied access to the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. In 1967, Israel fought back, reclaiming the eastern part of the city, finally uniting Jerusalem under its sovereignty. The reunification was met with tears of joy, as Jews from all over the world celebrated their freedom to worship in their beloved city. "The Western Wall is the most sacred place of the Jewish people. It is the symbol of the eternal bond between the Jewi...