The holiest site on earth for the Jewish people, the Western Wall is the closest remaining point to the Holy Temple, destroyed for the second time two thousand years ago. A sacred place of prayer, contemplation, and ancient history, the site attracts visitors of all religions and backgrounds from around the world. KKL-JNF supports the protection and development of the Western Wall and nearby heritage sites and lookout points.Â
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Jerusalem is a place of prayer, unity, and controversy, full of sacred sites for the three major monotheistic religions. KKL-JNF is committed to protecting the Old City’s ancient heritage sites and developing green spaces to be enjoyed by the city’s diverse residents and visitors from around the world.Â
A site of ancient history, palpable spirituality, and political controversy, the Temple Mount (known as Haram al-Sharif in Arabic), is sacred to both Jews and Muslims around the world.
The holiest place on earth according to Jewish tradition, the Temple Mount was home to the ancient Jewish Temples and has been the focal point of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage from biblical times until today. The third holiest site according to Islam, Haram al-Sharif is believed to be the place from which the prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven, home to the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Yemin Moshe was the first neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, full of charming, cobblestone alleyways and the rich history of old buildings and those who once lived within them. Built through the support of wealthy foreign philanthropists, the neighborhood tells the tumultuous tales of riots and wars, and the restoration of the iconic windmill in recent years.Â
With breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the Old City, Mount Scopus, the Mount of Olives, and the Judean Desert, Armon HaNetziv is not only a beautiful residential suburb, but also a site of historic and strategic significance. Throughout Jerusalem’s tumultuous history, the spot has transferred hands many times. The scenic promenade was built along the edge of the Peace Forest, planted by KKL-JNF following the Six Day War.Â
The Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center tells the stories of the six million Jews brutally murdered during the Holocaust and pays tribute to the heroes, Jewish and gentile, who brought some light to this dark era of human history. A dedicated partner in the museum’s educational projects, KKL-JNF is also honored to have created a healing green landscape surrounding this important site. Â
Located in a beautiful forest at the entrance to Jerusalem, the 9/11 Living Memorial pays tribute to the lives lost in the infamous terror attack on the Twin Towers in New York City. With the support of its American friends, KKL-JNF built a healing lookout point with a symbolic sculpture at its center, where an annual memorial ceremony is held each year.Â
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