Tower of David Museum

Wartime dating: Six Jerusalem destinations to take your significant other

Here are some great spots in and around Jerusalem for a memorable date, even in these unusual times.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByGIL LEWINSKY

Eilat Lieber, director and chief curator of the Tower of David Museum, stands in the site of the Kishle, which is currently being excavated.

Inside the dig that peeled back 2,000 years of Jerusalem history

In Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists peel back 2,000 years layer by layer, drawing a direct line to our ancient past

MARCH 24, 2026|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

Front entrance to Jerusalem’s Rockefeller Museum, opened in 1938.

A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital

New tours of the Rockefeller Museum showcase artifacts ranging from First Temple-period jewelry to Egyptian pharaohs.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026|ByBEN BRESKY

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.

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.”

DECEMBER 8, 2025|ByMARION FISCHEL

Jerusalem's Tower of David named one of 'World's Greatest Places' by TIME

TIME's list is a wide and varied list. Jerusalem is listed among the other 50 destinations such as Kyoto in Japan, Musanze in Rwanda, Giza and Saqqara in Egypt, Ladakh in India and Aqaba in Jordan.

MARCH 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

This week in Jerusalem: Born to be wild

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

MARCH 17, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR

IS MYOPIA common among ultra-Orthodox students?

Jerusalem's Tower of David minaret gets much-needed facelift

The rotund spire that sits just a stone’s throw from Jaffa Gate has stood sentinel among the Old City ramparts for nigh on 400 years – some say longer.

MARCH 3, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

SCAFFOLDING EMBRACES the ancient minaret as the repair and conservation work proceeds.

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByMORDECHAI BECK

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?”

DECEMBER 31, 2022ByJOY BERNARD

'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.

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByRONIT ANSBACHER, JOANNA SHEBSON

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.

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI