Neighborhood Corner
Neighborhood corner is a profile of all the different Jerusalem neighborhoods. From the historic to the modern, we take a look at all our ancient capital has to offer.
Kiryat Shmuel: Jerusalem's unassuming garden suburb
Neighborhood Corner: Kiryat Shmuel is shaped by religious leadership, urban planning under the British Mandate, and the trials of Israel’s early statehood.
Neveh Ya’acov: Jerusalem’s northern frontier
Givat Massuah: Jerusalem’s quiet, scenic neighborhood
Ramat Shlomo: From controversial beginnings to thriving neighborhood
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.
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.
Abu Tor: Bridging divides in the heart of Jerusalem
Abu Tor is more than a neighborhood; it’s a microcosm of Jerusalem itself – a place where history, religion, and modern life intersect in complex and fascinating ways.
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.
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.
Rassco: A rose by any other name
Neighborhood corner: Rassco might not be the biggest neighborhood in Jerusalem, but its peaceful streets, lined with stone-clad buildings, make it one of the most charming areas of the city.
French Hill: Jerusalem's evolving neighborhood from battlefields to high-rise towers
French Hill is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood with a medium-to-high socioeconomic status.
Mount Scopus: Keeping watch over the Holy City of Jerusalem
Neighborhood Corner: Situated in the eastern half of Israel’s eternal capital, the etymology of Mount Scopus reflects its historical role as a lookout point over Jerusalem.
Pat: Residential gateway a stone’s throw from Jerusalem landmarks
Neighborhood Corner: While Pat is still on the small side and mostly residential, its proximity to local landmarks means one is never more than a few minutes away from something to do.
Ramat Eshkol: From Six Day War battleground to thriving haredi hub
Neighborhood Corner: Founded after the Six Day War, Ramat Eshkol was intended to be one of the "hinge" neighborhoods connecting west Jerusalem with Mount Scopus.
Kiryat Belz: Unveiling Jerusalem’s Hassidic gem
Neighborhood corner: Kiryat Belz stands as a beacon of peace and prayer in Jerusalem.
