Jerusalem & Israel Resources, Articles & Guides

Mortgages, mas rechisha, Olim benefits, neighborhoods and a legal checklist — free PDF download.

Summer international arts & crafts festival at Sultan's Pool — 150+ Israeli and international artisans, nightly headline concerts and food, mid-August.

Organizations, definitions and resources dedicated to combating antisemitism worldwide — ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center, IHRA definition, StandWithUs, CAM and more.

The beloved all-you-can-eat winter soup buffet at the Inbal Hotel — gourmet soups, fresh breads and toppings, Sunday–Thursday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Everything you need to plan Aliyah and connect with Israel — Nefesh B'Nefesh, The Jewish Agency (Sochnut), Misrad HaKlita, Aliyah plan guide, WhatsApp tips, yishuvim, employment and housing.

The shekel explained — bills, coins, exchange, tipping, and where to change money without getting fleeced.

Israel's leading international arts celebration — music, dance, theater and public performance art. 2026 edition July 28 – August 20 at the Jerusalem Theatre.

Official Israeli government portal (gov.il) — ministries, Bituach Leumi, Population & Immigration Authority, tax authority, Misrad HaPnim and every state service in English and Hebrew.

The must-see sites — Kotel, Old City quarters, Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, City of David, Mahane Yehuda and the top attractions locals send visitors to first.

The 2026 and 2027 Jerusalem Film Festival at the Cinematheque and Sultan's Pool — dates, program, tickets, and links to reviews and press coverage.

Annual summer food-truck rally at First Station — dates, participating restaurants, cuisines from around the world, craft beer and live entertainment.

Official Jerusalem Municipality (Iriya) website — arnona, city services, building permits, business licensing, events, and English resources for residents and Olim.

Weekly Jerusalem candle lighting, havdalah and daily zmanim — with the 40-minute Jerusalem minhag explained and links to Hebcal, MyZmanim and Chabad.

Stay informed with leading Jewish and Israeli media — Times of Israel, Ynet, Globes, Arutz 7, Kan News, JTA, Jewish Press and Forward.

Full Jewish Calendar for Hebrew year 5787 (2026–2027) — every holiday, fast day, Rosh Chodesh, Lag BaOmer and the High Holy Days with Hebrew and Gregorian dates.

How to get around Jerusalem — light rail, buses, Rav-Kav, taxis, Gett, car rentals, intercity trains to Tel Aviv and airport transfers.

Best days and times, food-tour tips, nightlife after 10 PM, price tricks and the vendors locals actually go back for.

Deep-dives into every Jerusalem neighborhood — who lives there, what it feels like, price ranges and what makes each shchuna its own world.

The locals' travel hub — 60+ attractions, tours, food, hikes, museums, nightlife and neighborhoods, organized for first-time and repeat visitors.

The Ninth of Av in Jerusalem — kinnot at synagogues across the city, the Kotel gatherings, and the annual Tayelet (Haas Promenade) commemoration.