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.

  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.

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.

Ramat Rachel: The hilltop kibbutz that encapsulates Israel’s history

Neighborhood Corner: Perched on a hilltop, overlooking modern-day Jerusalem and Bethlehem, is the picturesque and historic kibbutz of Ramat Rachel. 

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.

Beit Safafa: The Palestinian village that became part of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: Beit Safafa, originally a Palestinian village along the Green Line, holds a significant place in the history of Jerusalem, with its origins dating back to the Crusader era.

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