Jerusalem Day 50 Yom Yerushalayim

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day,

started early this year

with the official opening extravaganza on Sunday night.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

The preparations for the major event were extensive

near the Jaffa Gate and the walls of the Old City.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

Not only a presidential visit requires extra security.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

Viewing stands were in the Teddy Park Garden

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

where an impromptu maariv minyan

was held prior to the start of the speeches and show.

Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerushalayim

The lights and music

Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerushalayijm

and speeches were projected on the walls

for the tens of thousands gathered on the streets to view.

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalayim

Lights

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalay

changed with each song,

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalay

and the fireworks

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalay

ended with drones writing ‘Jerusalem’ in the sky.

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalayim Beit Shmuel

The most exclusive view was from Bet Shmuel,

Jerusalem Day Yom Yerushalay

but the crowds standing on the surrounding streets

audibly appreciated the sounds and the lights and more.

This was an event where photos could not capture the moments.

Listen to one of the songs to give you an idea of what you missed.

Now off to see more Yom Yerushalayim celebrations,

as flags, singing and dancing fill the Jerusalem streets.

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