Jerusalemite of the Week
Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview
"My mom taught me how to do my own nails when I was young... I never really looked into classes until my husband encouraged me."
Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David: Preserving the history of German Jewry - interview
Tiferet Sigala, Yarden Cohen: Giving space, community for Jerusalem’s teen geeks
Rabbi Sid Slivko: Helping pave the way for olim to live and thrive in Israel
Anton Goodman: Fighting for human rights for Jews and Palestinians alike
Jerusalemite of the Week: Modern Orthodox peace activist Anton Goodman, of Rabbis for Human Rights, talks about his life, the causes he champions, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bentzi Moser: The artist inspired by Jerusalem
Jerusalemite of the Week: Bentzi Moser was inspired to become an artist in Jerusalem itself. And years later, the city continues to inspire his work.
Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Maurit Beeri heads the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, helping scores of children dealing with physical disabilities or injury recovery.
Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin is one of Israel's few chiropractors, and the only one in the country who practices the Zone Technique.
Goldie Katz: The proud punk Zionist finding her home in Israel
Jerusalemite of the Week: From growing up in Monsey to spending years in Taiwan, Goldie Katz's views and lifestyle saw major shifts. But when pressured to conform, she refused to bend.
Eyal Gur: Fighting in Jerusalem for Israel's democratic, religious, Zionist values
Jerusalemite of the week: Under Eyal Gur's guidance, Safeguarding Our Shared Home has grown and is taking a stand against major issues facing Israeli society.
Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews
Jerusalemite of the week: A religious Jew who has been out as a gay man for 15 years now, Nadav Schwartz is a passionate activist who fights for the reconciliation of religious and queer identities.
Adara Peskin Shalem: The foraging expert who fights for LGBTQ+ awareness in Orthodox circles
Jerusalemite of the Week: Adara Peskin Shalem turned foraging for food to save money into a profitable business. Now she's also fighting for LGBTQ+ awareness in her Orthodox Jewish community.
Shmuel Zimmer: The Jerusalem wedding planner who does the impossible
Jerusalemite of the Week: Wedding planning is a meticulous and detailed art form, and doing it yourself is a major challenge. But Shmuel Zimmer of Teva Events does the impossible.
Jack Thorpe Baker: A British ballet sensation finds his second chance in Jerusalem
Jerusalemite of the Week: Jack Thorpe Baker had a star-studded career in ballet, before dropping it at age 24. But after being drawn to Israel, he has made his comeback nearly 12 years later.
