Jerusalem neighborhoods

Motza: Jerusalem’s secret garden

Neighborhood Corner: Today, roughly 1,200 residents call Motza home – a mix of multi-generational families and a growing wave of young professionals drawn by the promise of space and quiet.

 View of Motza on the hills to the west of Jerusalem.
 Mediterranean Towers in Jerusalem’s Arnona neighborhood.

Mediterranean Towers: A new chapter of purpose and joy for Jerusalem’s elders

 The Neveh Ya'acov neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Neveh Ya’acov: Jerusalem’s northern frontier

 Casa Lavi.

Casa Lavi: A perfect la merienda experience in Jerusalem - review


Givat Massuah: Jerusalem’s quiet, scenic neighborhood

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

 A seating area in Jerusalem's Givat Massuah neighborhood.

Ramat Shlomo: From controversial beginnings to thriving neighborhood

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

 Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood.

Grapevine: Jerusalem as we know it

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION site off Jaffa Road, not far from the city entrance (and opposite where ‘Jerusalem Post’ staff work amid the cacophany).

Ramot: Exploring Jerusalem's largest neighborhood

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

 A look at Ramot in Jerusalem

Sheikh Jarrah: Land, legacy, and conflict in Jerusalem’s history

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.

 A look at Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Musrara: Jerusalem’s living crossroads

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.

 16 HaAyin Het Street (Street of the 78) – the “windows house,” an Arab home built in 1911 in what is now Musrara, Jerusalem.

Kiryat Menachem: The immigrants’ sanctuary in Jerusalem

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

 Jerusalem's Kiryat Menachem neighborhood.

Rehavia public bomb shelter: Kid-friendly, clean, and inaccessible - review

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. 

 A public bomb shelter in Rehavia, Jerusalem.

Har Nof: Jerusalem's neighborhood of panoramas and piety

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.

 An aerial view of Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood.

'The most famous Jew in the world': Life, times, legacy of Moses Montefiore

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.

 An image of Sir Moses Montefiore.

1,300 apartments in four neighborhoods: Jerusalem’s urban renewal revolution continues

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.

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