Jerusalem neighborhoods

Neighborhood Corner: Beneath the surface, Givat Massuah is a dynamic community – and layered with controversy.

Neighborhood Corner: Despite its tumultuous beginnings, Ramat Shlomo today represents the ever-changing landscape of Jerusalem – a city where history, religion, and politics intertwine.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Neighborhood Corner: From biblical roots to modern-day demographic shifts, Ramot’s story is one of transformation and growth.

Sheikh Jarrah is a neighborhood in east Jerusalem, located east of Bar-Lev Boulevard. No other neighborhood in the city exemplifies the land disputes between Israelis and Palestinians more than this.

Neighborhood Corner: Musrara's cobblestone streets and architectural contrasts tell the story of a city and a nation grappling with the weight of the past while building toward the future.

Neighborhood Corner: From its modest beginnings with rows of utilitarian housing blocks, Kiryat Menachem has been witness to Jerusalem’s urban expansion.

The one real drawback to this shelter is that it is not wheelchair accessible, as it is down a flight of stairs, which is obviously a major issue for some. 

Neighborhood Corner: By the 2000s, Har Nof was synonymous with religious devotion, its streets lined with synagogues and yeshivot that catered to a range of Jewish traditions.

A remarkable, inspiring, and influential political, financial, philanthropic, and religious figure, Montefiore led a life marked by his attempts to improve the lives of those who were suffering.

The Jerusalem Municipality recommends the regional committee approve major urban renewal plans, adding about 1,300 residential units, public buildings, commercial spaces, and open public areas.