Jerusalem Municipality

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Worm-filled food, ex-cons: What is the state of Jerusalem's after-school programs?

The first three weeks of the school year were shadowed by a crisis involving after-school programs, and many problems still continue. We now take a look at how bad the situation was.

29/09/2024
 Parents drop off their children at a kindergarten in Jerusalem.

After-school nightmare: How Jerusalem's chaperone shortage became a crisis

Jerusalem's tzaharonim (after-school programs for young children) were thrown into disarray by sudden massive staffing shortages. Two weeks later, parents and teachers still worry.

15/09/2024

Jerusalem's Infinity Museum: A fusion of light and interactive art

Discover Jerusalem’s Infinity Museum, where light, sound, and interactive art create a mesmerizing experience. Explore eight unique rooms in this must-see exhibition, open through October.

Grapevine: Aid evacuees

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities

All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.

16/07/2024

Art for hope’s sake: the Manofim Jerusalem Contemporary Art Festival

The 16th edition of the Manofim arts festival spreads its soothing arms far and wide.

06/07/2024

With prizes totaling NIS 130,000, the Jerusalem Grand Chess Championship to kick off in September

The event will be concluded by a massive simultaneous chess event, where 1,000 players of all ages will compete at the same time. 

For Jerusalem to flourish, both secular and traditional Jews must stay

To ensure that Jerusalem does not continue to weaken, it must not only provide ways for some of its residents to be buried well, but it must also assure that all those who live here, can live well.

By TOVA HERZL
04/06/2024

Wheeling and dealing: Bicycle activism in Jerusalem

Oren Lotan is the projects manager for the Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan Team (JTMPT), working to improve transportation in Jerusalem.

28/04/2024

Nicky Cregor: A British olah with a profound impact on Israel

Nicky Cregor made aliyah at 19 and went on to receive a degree in social work from the University of Haifa. Now, she's assumed a new administrative post at the Jerusalem Municipality.

By LEAH HAKIMIAN
14/04/2024
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