jerusalem neighborhoods

  View of Begin Boulevard, next to Pat. To the right is Pat Junction; the field is Gazelle Valley.

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.

  An illustrative image of Jerusalem's Ramat Eshkol neighborhood.

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.

Five perfect activities to do in Jerusalem

A round-up of five can't-miss activities to try out in Jerusalem as the summer draws to a close.

25/08/2024

Kiryat Belz: Unveiling Jerusalem’s Hassidic gem

Neighborhood corner: Kiryat Belz stands as a beacon of peace and prayer in Jerusalem.

Kiryat Moshe: Jerusalem’s sought-after hub of learning

Neighborhood Corner: Due to its central location, Kiryat Moshe has become a sought-after neighborhood in Jerusalem for urban renewal and development projects.

Bayit Vagan: The garden oasis of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: The name “Bayit Vagan” derives from the Hebrew phrase “house and garden,” reflecting the original vision for the neighborhood’s dwellings.

Gilo: Blending scenery with urban vitality in southern Jerusalem

Founded in 1971 as one of the ring neighborhoods after the Six Day War, Gilo is the highest neighborhood in Jerusalem, sitting at 857 meters above sea level.

 Malha with stadium and mall included

Malha: Jerusalem’s regenerated jewel

Neighborhood Corner: The name of the neighborhood is a distortion of the name of the Arab village al-Malha, upon the ruins of which the neighborhood was established.

Romema: Jerusalem's uplifting neighborhood

Neighborhood Corner: Romema serves as Jerusalem’s transportation hub, featuring the Jerusalem Central Bus Station, Chords Bridge, and a high-speed railway terminus.

How Anglo immigrants thrive in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood

At the Table: The buildings on Tzvi Noyman and Hashofet Chaim Cohen streets are more than just pleasant domiciles. They have become something of a retiree summer camp.

By ERICA SCHACHNE , MIRIAM GOLD
08/06/2024
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