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    What is Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)?

    28th of Iyar, the day Jerusalem and the Western Wall were recaptured and the city was reunified during the Six-Day War in 1967

    Source: 28 Iyar 5727 / 1967

    In detail

    Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) falls on the 28th of Iyar, celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in June 1967. After 19 years of Jordanian control, the Old City, the Temple Mount, and the Western Wall were returned to Jewish sovereignty. Many recite Hallel on this day.

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