Jerusalem neighborhoods
Echoes of old Jerusalem: How 19th-century neighborhoods disappeared but never faded
This week, we are taking a look at ones whose names you may recognize but that have long ceased being used as neighborhoods – particularly the market area around Nahlaot.
Geula: Jerusalem's beating heart of ultra-Orthodox life
Motza: Jerusalem’s secret garden
Mediterranean Towers: A new chapter of purpose and joy for Jerusalem’s elders
Neveh Ya’acov: Jerusalem’s northern frontier
Neveh Ya’acov endures as a microcosm of Jerusalem’s broader struggles, balancing tradition and modernity, isolation and integration, conflict and coexistence on the city’s northern frontier.
Casa Lavi: A perfect la merienda experience in Jerusalem - review
At Casa Lavi, there are all sorts of sweet treats: muffins, brownies, cookies, and pastries – something for everyone.
Givat Massuah: Jerusalem’s quiet, scenic neighborhood
Neighborhood Corner: Beneath the surface, Givat Massuah is a dynamic community – and layered with controversy.
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.
Grapevine: Jerusalem as we know it
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
