by Harlan Kilstein | Jan 8, 2024 | Neighborhoods
Meah Shearim is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel, known for its ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. The neighborhood was established in 1874 by a group of shareholders who pooled their resources to purchase the tract of land. Meah Shearim was the second Jewish...
by Mendel Wuensch | Aug 7, 2023 | Neighborhoods
Jerusalem is one of the most popular destinations for Anglo immigrants in Israel. They come from all over the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. These newcomers are often looking for a sense of...
by Mendel Wuensch | Aug 1, 2023 | Neighborhoods
Talpiyot is a unique neighborhood in Jerusalem that was planned as a “modern city” in 1922 by Zionist pioneers. It is the only neighborhood in Jerusalem that was built as a garden suburb on land purchased by the Tel Aviv-based Palestine Land Development...
by Mendel Wuensch | Jun 13, 2023 | Neighborhoods
Nachlaot is a historic neighborhood located in central Jerusalem that is known for its narrow, winding lanes, old-style housing, hidden courtyards, and many small synagogues. The neighborhood was originally built in the 1870s by Jews looking to escape the increasingly...
by Mendel Wuensch | Apr 30, 2023 | Neighborhoods
Yemin Moshe is a historic neighborhood in Jerusalem that offers breathtaking views of the Old City. The neighborhood was established in 1892-1894 by the Montefiore Welfare Fund and was the first Jewish settlement to be built outside the walls of the Old City. The...
by Mendel Wuensch | Apr 30, 2023 | Neighborhoods
Jerusalem’s Old City is a historic and cultural gem that has been attracting tourists from around the world for centuries. The Old City is located in the heart of Jerusalem and is home to numerous holy sites and historic landmarks that are sacred to Judaism,...