Project 19297 – Taking a Green Lung in Jerusalem to the Next Level – The Ramot Community Forest Recreation Area
Project 15151 – Recreation for the Entire Family
Project 18372– Renovating the Park that Honors the KKL-JNF
Project 19979 – Presenting Jerusalem’s Glorious History through a Multi-Sensory Experience
Project 21498– A Splendid Observation Point at an Iconic Site near Jerusalem – The Aminadav Forest Observation Point
Project 7268 – Restoring a Unique Memorial Site to its Splendor – Development of the JFK Complex
Project 10559 – Strolling through a verdant urban valley
Project 19774 – KKL-JNF is Bringing the Kotel Closer to Everyone: A Vision of Accessibility
Project 23456 – Sataf: A Living Landscape of History and Nature
Project 23778 – Neve Ilan Forest – A Forest in the Heart of the Jerusalem Hills
Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is an Israeli national holiday celebrated annually on the 28th of Iyar (May 15, 2026) to mark the reunification of Jerusalem and the Old City under Israel sovereignty during the Six-Day War in June 1967.
The day features state ceremonies, memorial services, special prayers and celebrations.
In honor of Jerusalem Day, KKL-JNF is pleased to present wonderful archival photos of the capital city – with a twist – excellent coloring, done by Jerusalem researcher Tamar Hayardeny – a certified guide, a ninth generation in Jerusalem raising the tenth generation in the city.(please acknowledge Tamar in any publication of the colored photos).
The photos were taken between 1924 and 1951 and reflect historical scenes in Jerusalem’s history:
– Soldiers patrolling in the snow on the city line of Jerusalem against the backdrop of the Old City, when it was a divided city.
– Construction of the Kiryat HaYovel neighborhood – named in honor of the KKL-JNF 50th anniversary
– A military parade of female soldiers on the country’s third Independence Day on King George Street against the backdrop of balconies filled with spectators
– The Hebrew University building on Mount Scopus when it served as the National Library before the library was moved to Givat Ram when access to Mount Scopus was limited after 1948.
The approaching Shavuot holiday is also present in the colored photos, along with a photo from 1946 that shows the many ceremonies of kindergarten children dressed in white bringing the first fruits to the KKL-JNF offices in Jerusalem (to the National Institutions Building).
We are delighted to illuminate the past with these nostalgic photos and recall some festive moments in the history of the unified city.
Since 1901, KKL-JNF stamps have served as more than fundraising tools. They are educational symbols, appearing on certificates and documents, and inspiring learning and collections in Israel and around the world.
We are proud to share designs from our archive of thousands of stamps, each reflecting history, memory, and the connection between people and the land.
Yom Yerushalayim 2026 - “Yerushalayim: The Heart of Every Jew”
