by Michael Wilkins | 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 Michael Wilkins | 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 Michael Wilkins | 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 Michael Wilkins | 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,...
by Harlan Kilstein | Jun 22, 2022 | Neighborhoods
Givat Ze’ev in Jerusalem The Givat Ze’ev is an established settlement in Israel which is five kilometers form the northwest area of Jerusalem. This settlement is also known as the Samaria and Judea by the Israelis. The town was founded in 1977 on the...
by Harlan Kilstein | Jun 20, 2022 | Neighborhoods
Talbiyeh Neighborhood in Jerusalem (Talbieh) Talbiya, also known as Talbiyeh neighborhood, is a mostly upscale community in Jerusalem that was established in the 1920s and 1930s on the property bought from Jerusalem’s Greek Patriarchate. It is situated between...
