Our First Impressions Of JERUSALEM (should you visit?)

In today's episode, we enter the gates of one of the world's holiest cities, central to all three major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity). It was a surreal experience walking the streets of Jerusalem, a city we'd heard about our whole lives.
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- Instagram: oskaranddan
- Music: share.epidemicsound.com/nqD7H
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We are Oskar & Dan, two boys from Sweden who decided to change the course of our lives, drop out of university, and live life full-time. We're trying to see and learn as much about the world as possible while we're young! Right now, we are working to visit 100 countries before the end of 2022🌍 Check our KZbin About page for more details!👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻
Israel and Palestine were countries #86 and 87/197🌍
Thank you for watching!🙏😍

[@OskarandDan]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR WATCHING❤ Have you been to Jerusalem?

[@Latexhandske]

Yes, I have

[@coolstuff0825]

Many times

[@benjaminlura7318]

Yes. Twice accually. Love Israel.

[@aneesachaudhury3360]

No because I’m Muslim 🥺

[@coolstuff0825]

@@aneesachaudhury3360 you know there is a whole section in the old city called the Muslim quarter. Muslim do live in and around Jerusalem, so it can't be because you are Muslim.

[@zeromarker]

Thank you for this video. The holiest place for Jews is not the western wall but the temple mount itself, where the first and second tempels used to stand and where the dome of the rock stands today.

[@gevamaor4908]

The western Wall is currently the our holiest site since beit hamildash was ruined

[@Rednaw]

@@gevamaor4908 no it’s not. As David correctly stated, our holiest site continues to be on the Temple Mount and the only significance of the Western Wall is it’s proximity to what is behind it!

[@thehilaryglow]

@@gevamaor4908 David was right, the Temple Mount is the holiest site for Jews, but the Muslims have been taking over it a few years ago and ever since Jews can't go up there anymore. The tension might spark another war, and it has happened before.

[@Cataracts203]

@@thehilaryglow it was abandoned and restored by the muslims 100s of years ago. Now eastern europeans think they have a right to build their third temple because one of their grandfathers was circumsized.

[@kra7883]

@@thehilaryglow 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂You mean that Jerusalem belongs to Palestine and not to you, and you occupied it in 1948, you filthy criminals

[@user-ce5dl8bd7g]

So glad you guys enjoyed Jerusalem.. And you put in great representation. Only one correction - the Western wall is not the holiest place for us Jews, mount temple is. The only reason we consider the Western wall holy is because it is our only remnant from the temple, but the place of the temple is the holiest. Plus the holiest place for Islam is not mount temple, but Mecca.

[@xgabeesx]

he had stated in the video that Al Aqsa mosque is the third holiest site for muslims and not the first! :)

[@user-ce5dl8bd7g]

@@xgabeesx Thanks for pointing that out.. I must have missed that

[@noyab8052]

I just adore y'all so much! It's so incredibly amazing that you take the time to do research and find out about the history of the country, and y'all also do it with respect and understanding. It is rare to see people who are respectful and full of desire to learn. Wishing you lots and lots of happiness and blessings. love from Israel!

[@Nigorano]

Small correction - The Western Wall is not the holiest site for Jews, the Temple Mount is ( right above the Western Wall where the Dome of the Rock was later built ). The Western Wall, called 'The Western Wall' simply because it is the Western Wall of the ancient Temple Mount complex, is simply the holiest place which Jews are allowed ( Both for religious and political reasons ) to be in proximity to. But the actual holiest spot would be smack dab in the middle of the Dome of the Rock, where the Ark of the Convenant was supposed to be housed in the Holy of the Holies during First Temple era.

[@Go2dowhatugo2do]

My holiest spot is in tel aviv. On the beach next to menta ray beach where i surf

[@rodankw]

A perspective that I never even realized that I needed to see ! Thank you for yet another wonderful adventure.

[@stj53]

Thanks for showing us some beautiful parts of the country in a non-political way.

[@LizzyS57]

Wonderful video! I also feel I know what Oskar meant - although I’m not religious either, but exploring Jerusalem gave me goosebumps and all the feels having grown up with Christianity and its stories. I fell in love with the place - I mean probably also mostly due to being a huge history buff and this small area of land holding so much fascinating, multicultural history. I just hope for eventual lasting peace for Israel, Palestine and the region overall, as it’s such a beautiful place containing so much to be treasured for humanity. 🤞🏻

[@OskarandDan]

🙏❤️

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Oh my gosh, those falafels looked amazing! Great vlog of Jerusalem, I wasn’t really expecting it to look like that. So beautiful!❤️👍✈️

[@kra7883]

Falafel is a famous Palestinian food, not an Israeli one

[@davidgross9321]

Dan you really have a sense of humor. I enjoy watching you two stuff yourselves around the planet! Please keep them coming.

[@AlexG-oo8kt]

Awesome video guys! Love that you folks saw that the old city isn't really divided into 4 start "quarters". You will see Yeshivas, Churches, Synagogues, Mosques etc. along all the different quarters. It's a lot more intertwined than people think. One correction, however: the Kotel (Western Wall) is not quite the holiest site for Jews. The Temple Mount (where the gold dome of the rock sits) is actually the holiest site for Jews as that is the place where both Jewish Temples once stood (and where the Holy of the Holies is). That said, since Jews are not allowed up on Temple Mount, the Wall is considered to be the holiest site Jews can and do pray at due to its proximity to Temple Mount. Also interesting tidbit: the climb you did towards the end brought you to the Mount of Olives. This site hosts a Jewish cemetery which has been in use for over 3000 years and is the oldest and largest Jewish cemetery in the world. It is the holiest Jewish cemetery and many important Jewish historical figures are buried there.

[@maxperkoff9811]

Lovely video. One correction to Alex G's correction: Jews are allowed on the Temple Mount, but only for limited hours on certain days, exactly like any other non-Muslim. Additionally, no non-Muslim person is allowed to pray on the Temple Mount, only Muslims. This is a political compromise reached in 1967 between Moshe Dayan (then Israeli Minister of Defense) and Jordanian authorities. I myself have been there with my wife during tourist visiting hours. Peace to all.

[@AlexG-oo8kt]

@@maxperkoff9811 Yes, though we don't really say Jews are "allowed on Temple Mount" when they are only allowed under certain tight restrictions and are not allowed to pray.

[@ashes2539]

I can say from experience when I went in June. Jews were the only group surrounded by soldiers. The gentiles could go up by themselves and had less restrictions on where they could go.

[@edward88881]

As an American, I don't think I'd admit to eating American fast food when roaming the streets of foreign countries. Maybe I'd cheat and not tell anyone. 😅 Hopefully you were able to try some upscale restaurants - I've heard there are some very creative chefs and innovate cuisine in Tel Aviv.

[@newyorkeranew]

Gorgeous videos of an inspiring experience in the world’s holiest city!

[@sharonleong7120]

I have never been to Jerusalem before. Thank you for sharing another great video about Jerusalem. It's very interesting too. Loved you guys. Thank you. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@lisam9408]

Thank you for showing our beautiful Jerusalem , it’s the best, isn’t it? 💙 you are welcome back anytime 💙 and thank you for not politicising it… too many people try to politicise Israel and Jerusalem in their KZbin vlogs and they literally have no idea about anything. Just enjoy the people, food, culture and the magnificent sites and beaches ❤️❤️ people don’t see enough of this side of it

[@abidsalim6183]

it's not 'your' Jerusalem... because when you steal something, it's not yours.

[@dudeOmzeh]

Jerusalem will always be the eternal capital of Palestine.

[@Nastro-]

@@dudeOmzeh yes

[@gdsmith3rd]

Thanks for another great episode! Dan, you should get your Mom back on the show to give us “seniors” a person of reference (just a suggestion). Jerusalem was great. It’s on our bucket list.

[@roelvillamor1471]

Such a lovely video about Jerusalem!!! Very nice content!!!!

[@erand6773]

Great video and thank you for sharing this, Toda!

[@Adrian-S.]

What an amazing video. So well edited, and great music choice. It was interesting from the first frame to the last. You did a brilliant job here; I am looking forward to see your next outing in Israel. It's so interesting, and wow doesn't the FOOD looks great (p.s. been vegan for 11 years now....). Yum. Tak!

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you😍 11 years, kudos!!🌱

[@michelbitt1]

I was very impressed that you took the time to visit the YAD VASHEM Holocaust MUSEUM

[@WombRootOfferings]

Thank you for covering all realms of Jerusalem... i love it here and really appreciate all of your perspectives. Blessings on all of your travels!

[@williamgriffis8733]

Loved the video. Love you guys. This is Definitely on my bucket list. Lots of love from the United States🥰

[@dudleyhall5217]

Another nice video. The past two videos about Israel & Palestine have been very informative. Btw, I always enjoy seeing Dan’s facial expressions when trying food & drinks from different countries. It’s also cool that you guys have friends in many different countries to help you navigate the vegan food scene. See you around the world.

[@livingthejolife]

Another awesome video! It looked like a jam packed day!

[@Breakups2Makeup]

Jerusalem is near the top of my bucket list of places to visit! I've wanted to see the Holy Sepulcher in person for so long so it was nice to get a little snippet of it in your vlog here. All of the different corners look so interesting and there's so much to learn! That pomegranate/orange juice had me drooling haha It looked delicious, especially on a hot day! Looking forward to seeing the dead sea in the next vlog! Travel safe, friends!

[@skontheroad]

Worth a visit of course! But don't be disappointed that it is smaller than you thought and VERY touristy!!

[@blackdalia1065]

Haven't been there in such a long time!!! Thanks for the vid, I'm living vicariously through you!!! 🙌💗🤩

[@josepinard30]

Thank you for sharing. This is a great video!

[@shmulikeurovision3001]

Thank you guys for visiting and enjoying :)

[@davidlogan4329]

Thanks Oskar and Dan. You really made Jerusalem come alive so much. It's really like nothing I have ever seen before. It looks so hilly. Good exercise for you both I think. I think I would have been in tears at Yad Vashem. Looking forward to seeing you both at the Dead Sea too.

[@arproductions6541]

Nice hope you both have fun!

[@mirelleinisrael]

Wow, you guys did so well on this video. So glad you visited my country.

[@princessshiekha5258]

You guys are the true artist really u guys deserve this fame keep.on doing 🎈💓💓💓

[@lironnekoret8661]

Had the best time with you❤️

[@OskarandDan]

It was soooo fun seeing you❤️ You're the best addition to the video too🤣

[@Hannah-uf2yj]

thank you for this!!! not much positive content about Jerusalem out there..great video ❤🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@kikijulianna6018]

🇵🇸

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Unfortunately I have never been but it’s on my bucket list! Such beautiful and interesting city I thought it was a pity you didn’t stay a little longer, nonetheless I’ve really enjoyed this vlog! I really need to visit it and get my head around this city! It really fascinates me✨ You killed me with Papa Jones🤪🤣 I’ve never been either(not on my bucket list🫢) Have fun Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@ammarfteiha9479]

I live in jerusalem and id be more than happy to show you around and a tour in the city

[@Mark-pm9nh]

hey Oskar & Dan . Your videos are super high quality, informative & entertaining . Much respect . Mark (Toronto) 💙🌴🌈

[@alan-ek1lj]

What a beautiful and moving video. John and I had the same overwhelming response to the Holy sights. Isnt it extraordinary that this lush and verdant place is actually a desert!? Another miracle.

[@JuiceMyRandomness]

I love your friends energy ❤ she seemed so positive!

[@michaelchissick1560]

Great video and Jerusalem looks awesome

[@naomiarram5187]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@Latexhandske]

Just love your passion for vegan food 💗 Your passion for hummus from heaven and I always get so hungry when I see the plates you get. There is a Dutch word; Moek Hebben! To have, I want, I need (my precious)

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome you guys

[@irmakalember9403]

Hey guyz keep it up. Great content. Love it

[@GalileoFM]

Love the video and all the vegan finds! Can’t wait to go back and explore more of the city soon

[@OskarandDan]

❤🌱

[@tzippy_il]

I really enjoyed the video. Especially from the way you reviewed the main sites that Jerusalem has to offer. Of course, it was just a drop from the sea :) Thank you!

[@alteredstate42]

Thanks for taking us on your travels! :) Such a very historical place to travel too, and I specially loved the PapaJohns segment... now I'm hungry for pizza.. thanks guys! :P

[@alteredstate42]

#SeeYouAroundTheWorld

[@mushy111]

Going in June. This was very informative 👍

[@irishfergal]

This is an exceptionally good video full of useful information. You played the theme to Bridgerton early in the video - I expected you both to trot on stage in giant powdered wigs and voluptuous brocade dresses, speaking upper-crust English, declaring, "We shall be wed this season, Lady Whistledown." (Both fan yourselves to chill the excitement).

[@OskarandDan]

What, we've never watched Bridgerton, had no idea that was the theme😂

[@irishfergal]

@@OskarandDan You will love it - gayest show on Netflix. Lotsa pretty men and strong women. 😁

[@abnaimshimon2394]

The video is amazing You show the real Jerusalem Very well

[@gur1195]

So happy you went to yad vashem museum it's so important

[@MariaOliviaTravel]

We love watching you two explore the world 🥰

[@miranda_miranda]

.. or eating as they said 😂😂

[@OskarandDan]

Thanks for coming along!!🥰 (or eating along lmao)

[@davidwiesel7916]

Really nice to see you here. It`s important to say that the western wall is not the holiest place for Jewish people. It Is actually the Temple Mount. The western wall got its status as a holy place, because it's one of four retaining walls of the temple mount, the closest to the temple's heart.

[@mqjira]

Ha! That drag race clip caught me off guard but was literally perfect. I'll be traveling to Israel soon! really enjoyed your video. Cant wait for falafel and shwarma.

[@shrijitmazumdar8156]

Fantastic video,,content has all the best location and information about the place and food,,,,sunset ,vegan food all adds up to the charisma of the wonderful holyland

[@irlandahay]

"hopefully we'll be in Armenia in a few months". I live here! Would love to show you around when you decide to come visit, you'll love it. Reach out and I'll gladly help out :)

[@OskarandDan]

DM us on Insta! @oskaranddan

[@nadavev5684]

if you want vegan you NEED to go to tel aviv ,which is the most vegan city on earth ! plus super cool city on its own i was surprised youre not going there

[@OskarandDan]

We did go there! Vlogs are coming :)

[@nadavev5684]

@@OskarandDan can't wait :)

[@L-mo]

Good job boys!

[@user-vy8jp6gr1r]

thank you for doing a video of our beautyful contry ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arielschwart6690]

i am a fan of you both for around 2 years. i think as an israeli that this is one of your best work!!! honest, smart and informative video. well done boys!! i was smileying all the video that did Jersualem justice! well done boys! beautiful energy and honest video.

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you Ariel🙏

[@HeavySnorlax]

Sorry to nitpick, but the western wall is not the holiest site for Jews, it’s the closest most of us can get the the holiest site, were Bite Hamikdash was built and believed that there it will be built again.

[@TheJewishtraveler]

Great video. Thanks for visiting Jerusalem

[@devorahleahuhrmacher4098]

I've lived most my life in Jerusalem. Two years ago I was supposed to go with my school to yad va Shem but sadly because of COVID we didn't go

[@Ipress22]

beautiful JERUSALEM ! thanks for showing the truth about lovely ISRAEL ❤

[@shaiknecht4953]

@6:00

[@CodeDeb]

I haven’t seen a nonstop Dan video in an ages! Do I need to check and see if I’m still subscribed?

[@OskarandDan]

It's coming😂

[@dorinbentley]

So easy being vegan in Israel! That falafel looked so good!!! 😁🤤 I’m so glad you went to Yad Vashem. I didn’t expect that! Great video and can’t wait to see what you get up to at the Dead Sea 🧂 😜

[@ozdenburla198]

old cities has a positive vibe

[@youtubemuziek8365]

You are just two sweethearts 💕

[@aviadgoldstein-ago4521]

the western wall is NOT the holiest site in judaism, the holiest is the site of the temble and tho temple mount/ dome of the rock, because jews were not allowed up there and the religious laws for going up are not so clear we resorted to the closest place we could get, the western wall. thanks for visiting!

[@Subscribeforcookies2024]

Bra filmat! Blev så sugen på åka nu!

[@avivzachary8368]

Seeing your city from other peoples eyes is amazing

[@bishalmondol066]

Wow Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@thehilaryglow]

I liked the video very much! Next time, if you happen to visit Tel Aviv, I'll be happy to show you guys around. It is my home city. I'm a polyglot and I know a bit of Swedish as well. Take care :)

[@CatsPajamas23]

👍 Excellent video!

[@philipross7631]

Hi Guys. I always enjoy your videos and I'm so pleased you are in Israel. I have been to Jerusalem many times and it never ceases to amaze. Its a wonderful city and Israel in general is a wonderful country with great food and great acceptance of gay people. Its also quite fast forward and technically quite exceptional. I hope you enjoy your trip.

[@peterbynoe9457]

Love all videos,hi from BARBQDOS

[@yamirkaibarra5415]

Wonderful video

[@ozilan7284]

Correction: western/wailing wall isn't exactly the holiest site to Jewish people, the temple mount is (where el Aqsa was built as well). Due to many violent events (in fault of both muslim and Jewish sides, I believe), access to the holiest place is unbelievably limited for Jews and any Jewish religious act/objects are strictly prohibited... you might understand by now by yourselves that the more violent side is the winner here...

[@jennyhammond9261]

That Papa John's pizza looked incredible! Usually, places skimp out on the vegan cheese.

[@OskarandDan]

So true!🌱

[@robertodea428]

Well I always enjoy watching you eat

[@OskarandDan]

😁😆

[@HigherPlainGames]

To be fair, food is so integral to the culture, if you weren't eating all around the world, I'd be less invested! I get so many ads for Jerusalem and it seems to be marketing itself as an open and diverse place. Love the channel and thanks for taking the time out of your adventures to show us your perspectives.

[@OskarandDan]

#eatingaroundtheworld 😆

[@michaandita]

I HOPE U WENT TO TEL AVIV

[@TigersTimelessTreasures]

Dunch... I call it linner! Haha! Looks very touristy. When I was in Israel, I was 4 years old. I need to go again soon.

[@OskarandDan]

Linner works too🤣

[@majedmunawwar7890]

would love one day meet you on sanaa yemen

[@CurvedGD]

Hey Oskar And Dan! Quick question, would you consider Transnistria as a Country that you could visit and count on your list of 100 countries? Transnistria is not recognised by any international body, however their football team did beat Real Madrid once.

[@OskarandDan]

It is not part of the 197, so no :)

[@skontheroad]

Great video!! I did all the KZbin-y things! (As EDB SAYS! 😆) Re-watch the food stuff--SUPER Yum!! I am going to check out Papa John's (before Passover), if it is still there! Thanks for the great tip! Off to finish packing...!

[@gabrielcorr]

Estos muchachos son muy afortunados de visitar todos esos lugares

[@amirprog]

Please don't mislead viewers, the holiest site for the jewish people is the whole temple mount area, NOT the western wall. Otherwise, nice video.

[@osterreicher123]

Wow I cannot believe ya where here Dan big follower of yours on ya Fly channel Greetings from Haifa, Israel ^^

[@rebeccaroter3188]

Oh wow!! I'm so happy to see a video from you guys in Israel!! Best country for vegans, btw you passed close to an amazing vegan restaurant in the mahane Yehuda 😆 I'm not vegan and I simply love that place!! Hope you enjoy everything in this beautiful country that now is my home! 🥰❤️

[@OskarandDan]

Amazing vegan food all around😍🌱

[@SuperShhm]

How did you two meet? love from hong kong

[@OskarandDan]

In high school🙂

[@dannydanny9875]

you guys were almost literally around the corner from me in my neighborhood

[@Worlrl]

So easy being vegan in Israel 🥰🧡 Dont even need to look for a special resturant.. most if the places have vegan options 🌿

[@OskarandDan]

It's true!🌱

[@bassilelteibi5449]

As a Palestinian it doesn’t matter if I would want to visit I would need to send a request for entry and it will be denied

[@cara9767]

Kinda looks similar to Valletta Malta

[@02GreekIslands]

Very interesting

[@itacohen7615]

i live in jerusalem already 7 years

[@shushdudu6197]

אחלה לירון

[@benpalacios9231]

Love you a lot from Israel the holy land , you're welcome ברוכים הבאים 💙🤍

[@michellehall8734]

Love that you’re vegan!

[@OskarandDan]

💚🌱